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Barbara Lancaster Obituary
She was born July 7, 1924, the daughter of George Clayton and Mary (Thayer) Tucker. She attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1942. She then studied nursing at Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, Mass. In the third year of that program, she affiliated at the Cushing General Army Hospital in Framingham, Mass., as a member of the Cadet Nursing Corps. After graduation from that course of study in 1945, she did a six-month postgraduate program in pediatric nursing in Washington, D.C.
From 1945 until 1964, Barbara was a pediatric head nurse in various hospitals in Baldwinville, Salem and Springfield, all in Massachusetts. In 1964, she went to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and spent the next seven and a half years doing private duty nursing in several hospitals there and enjoying the beautiful climate. Barbara came back to Barre in 1972 and was married to Felice Aimi at the Presbyterian Church. He died in March 1979.
While traveling in England in 1980, she met Norman Lancaster in St. Helens. They were married January 1982, in the Presbyterian Church in Barre. They lived in Barre seven months of each year and five months in England and the South of France, until his death in 1998.
She enjoyed music, the theater, knitting, cooking, and was a member of the Elwood Club of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the board of Project Independence, and enjoyed the friendship of many folks in the U.S. and England. An enthusiastic traveler, she had the pleasure of knowing much of the U.S., Europe, the Far East and Australia.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Barbara Tucker, their children and grandchildren; the family of her deceased sister, Harriett Van Siclen; and two stepsons, Fred and Charles Aimi, and their families.
Barbara's life will be honored and celebrated on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Barre.
Interment will be made in Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Danielle
July 25, 2012
You are missed...
February 10, 2012
Barb was a wonderful classmate and friend. I have fond memories of swimming at McFarland Pool with both her and George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara (Pitman) and Winston Bresett
Christian R. Luppi
February 9, 2012
Barbara was married to our uncle Felice. She'll be remembered as a sweet, thoughtful, kind woman. Our deepest sympathies to her loving family.
DARLEEN SUMNER
February 8, 2012
Mary,Doug & family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of "Aunt Barbara", a truly wonderful lady loved by all.
Darleen, Holly Ann Sumner
Raegan, & Joe Bushey
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Kay Casellini Wasinger
February 8, 2012
Barbara "the nurse", as we girls referred to her while growing up, was so full of life, jovial and fun to be around. She had boundless energy which I came to appreciate even more as I grew older. I wanted to be just like her.
Joanne Casellini Kelly
February 7, 2012
My final picture of Barbara is of the one she included with her Christmas letter this year. She had a big smile on her face and both her arms raised joyfully in the air as she stood fearlessly on the glass walkway over the Grand Canyon!
Barbara remains an inspiration for me. Her 87 years were filled not only with a great joy of life, but also with service to others.
My heartfelt condolences to Barbara Tucker,her sister-in-law, and to all her family.
Tom and Claire Geil
February 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron & Rae Peppler
January 9, 2012
Barbara was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews. The little ones always enjoyed the mittens and hats she made for them each year. She was a special person and we were honored to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this sad time.
Gussie Graves
January 7, 2012
January 7,2012
I got to know Barb through the Passport Club. She will be missed. Keep everyone organized on your trip.
Gussie
January 6, 2012
Barbara was the most well traveled lady I ever met. She lived her life to the fullest. She will be missed on the Passport trips. God be with her on the biggest trip she will be making. Happy travels Barbara.
Lana
Marjorie St John
January 5, 2012
It is hard to believe that Barbara won't be on the next Passport Club trip. She certainly knew how to enjoy life and how to entertain her traveling companions. She will be so greatly missed. Bon Voyage Barbara!
Louise Sjobeck
January 5, 2012
Having been a roommate of Barbara's on several NSB Passport Club trips, I can tell you that it was never boring. She had an adventurous and fun spirit, often donning the most comical hats, etc. She always had a warm greeting and lovely smile for others. I doubt there are many in the Passport Club who did not know and admire Barbara. She had a wealth of knowledge about any subject, and to say that she was well-traveled is an understatement. Barbara definitely had get up and go, and go she did. Barbara will be very much missed!
Mary Robertson
January 5, 2012
Miss Barbara was a dear friend and there will be a deep void with her passing. Her zest for life was second to none and my life has been blessed due to her freindship. She will be missed.
Judee Dibbell
January 4, 2012
To Barbara's family & friends: My sincere sympathy in her loss. I knew Barbara through the Northfield Savings Bank Passport Club - travel. She was so adventuresome - loved hearing about her travel antics. Her life was very full. She will be missed.
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