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Barbara Dick Obituary
Barbara was born on July 1st, 1930 in Medina, NY to Daniel and Florence Long, the oldest of five children. Barbara was a 1947 graduate of Medina High School. She then attended SUNY Geneseo and graduated with a B.S. majoring in Library Science with a minor in elementary education.
Barbara was a librarian at the Campbell-Savona School District for 26 years. Even into her retirement years, she enjoyed bicycling, walking, attending concerts, visiting museums and historical sights, cooking, genealogy, reading and writing both poems and stories. Barbara attended many seminars at the Chautauqua Institute.
Also in retirement, Barbara worked with elementary students in the Big Flats schools teaching the children to appreciate and write their own poetry. Her enthusiasm for the written word was infectious.
At seventy, Barbara decided to learn how to play the violin. She took lessons for three years and became an avid member of the Second Wind Strings. Betty Bissmeyer, John Brown, Marv Bunch, Peg Carter, Caroline English, Brad Kinsman, Salle Richards, Libby & George Soltysik, Jenny Van Etten and Lucretia West are some of the former members of the group who enjoyed Barbara's pleasant disposition and ready smile.
Barbara is survived by her sisters Nancy and Virginia, grandson Ryan (Beth) Dick, three great-grand-children Damien, Gavin, Rosslyn. Barbara had many nieces and nephews.
Pat Champlain, Arden Dick, Jennifer Fais & Noel Sylvester, Diane Finefrock, Leslee & Mike Harmer, Annie & Gary McCaslin, Lynne Munson, Donna Roe, Andrew & Barbara Seubert, are few among many who called Barbara her friend.
A memorial service celebrating Barbara's life will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 171 West Pulteney Street, Corning, NY on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM. A private burial will be held at the Boxwood Cemetery, Medina, NY at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's name may be sent to: The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, 79 West Market Street, Corning, NY 14830. Barb's dream was to fund poetry writing workshops for elementary school children.
Kind words or fond memories of Barbara may be offered at www.PhillipsFuneralHome.com.
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Maryann Tombasco
January 23, 2020
I was very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I will unfortunately be out of town for her memorial and I am sorry for that. Barbara was a neighbor and a very energetic one at that. We would often visit during her comings and goings to her music and poetry sessions. She often told me how she loved teaching children poetry..
I saw her at Thanksgiving when I brought my 6 year old granddaughter to visit her. She and Giuliana sang songs and read stories together. It was fun watching Barbara engage with her. You could tell Barb enjoyed children and was a good teacher. I will miss her in the neighborhood. God grant you all peace and joyful memories.
Carolo Gurnswey
January 20, 2020
Ryan,
I was working at Campbell School with your grandmother when you were born. She eagerly stepped into the joyous job of grandma with ease. She loved to tell about all the fun she had spending time with you. I was so pleased to read that she had great grand- children that she had time to know and enjoy. When they look up at the stars at night, may they know their grandma is reading them their favorite bedtime story.
Carol Gurnsey
January 19, 2020
From Meadow Brook apartments In Coning to many years In Danville, Va.. Barbara and my wife Madeleine were the closest of friends...sharing laughter and tears.....they were both kind of off the shelf. They kept in touch until my wife developed dementia and into Alzheimer's. We both love her and I can imagine how she will be missed.
praying for het
Fred Johnson
January 17, 2020
We will miss our wonderful conversations at Hokey Pokey's. You were one of the sweetest people we had ever met. Rest in Peace, Barbara.
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