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Barbara Hines Obituary
BRUNSWICK - Barbara Hines, 78, of Brunswick Meadows Way, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Eva Laverdiere Ryan. She was a 1965 graduate of Keveny Memorial Academy.
Barbara had been employed for 20 years at the NYS Department of Equalization and Assessment. Prior to that, she was employed in the Finance Department in Rensselaer County.
In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting, especially cardmaking and scrapbooking.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 57 years, Kenneth E. Hines; and her loving children, Kristen Film (Corey) of Pittstown and Michelle Baldwin (Donald III) of Brunswick. She is the sister of Mary Yvonne (Sue) Killian of Clifton Park, Gordon Ryan of Mechanicville, Timothy Ryan (Virginia) of Cohoes, Wesley Ryan (Susan) of Clifton Park, the late William, Matthew and James Ryan, Raymond Willett and Marjorie Valiquette. She is the proud grandmother of Zachary and Alex Baldwin, Kara and Emily Film and the late Amanda Film.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m., from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Rt. 32, Waterford, and at 12:15 p.m., at Our Lady of Victory Church, in Troy. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, N.Y. 12144.
To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit: www.Brendesefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Hines
Meg & Jim Keleher
September 23, 2025
Dear Ken, Kristen, Michelle and Family,
I worked with Barb at E&A. She was a good friend to so many of us, and will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Newport
September 21, 2025
Dear Michelle and Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Losing a parent is such a milestone that most of us have to endure. I hope your mom's death was not prolonged or cruel in other ways, although no passing is ever easy. Know that I am thinking of you.
I just came off the death of my last remaining aunt. She was 103, quite different than your mom's relatively young age. However, her passing represents the end of an era. I am now the "matriarch" of both my mother and father's families. Any death is difficult, but dying in your 70's is much sadder than being over 100.
Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Jan
Ruthie
September 21, 2025
To the Barb, Always as you called me Ruthie. I miss our many conversations/ laughter. A wonderful family, great memories. .
Dawn & Frank Farrar
September 21, 2025
Barb and I met at work and became good friends, sharing stories of our children and grandchildren. Barb was a caring individual, a kind soul and "a force to be reckoned with". Rest in peace, dear friend. Our sympathies,
Rene legasse mc caffery
September 21, 2025
Ken and family, I was sorry to read of Barbara´s passing. All of you are in my prayers. I, too, was a member of Keveny´s class of `65. Rene legasse mc caffery
Barbara Marois(Beddow)
September 20, 2025
Thinking of Barbara and your wonderful family at this very sad time.
Cara Romanzo
September 20, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss and she will be dearly missed. I have nothing but good memories of this kind and wonderful soul! Prayers for her and your family. With love Cara (Schermerhorn) Romanzo & family
Joe Belogi
September 20, 2025
Dear Ken and family,
I wish to express my most sincere condolences on Barbara's passing. It's clear that she leaves behind a most treasured legacy.
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