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Shawn Barber Obituary

Barber, Shawn Patrick COLONIE Shawn Patrick Barber, 46 of Colonie, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2011 with his family by his side at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Shawn was born in Albany, and lived in the area all his life. He was a graduate of Albany High School and Bryant and Stratton College, and was employed as a quality assurance engineer by Treo Solutions in Troy. Shawn is survived by his beloved wife Sandy Laube Barber; his daughter Olivia Cora Barber; his parents, Ann Bardon Barber and James Barber of Albany; his mother-in-law Dottie Lapis; his brothers, Ed Barber (Sandy) of Stoughton, Mass., Jim Barber (Lisa) and Steve Barber (Trish) of Schoharie, and Mike Barber (Colleen) of Narrowsburg; and by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for Shawn during his illness, and also his employer, Treo Solutions for the extreme concern and flexibility they extended to him during his illness. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 8, and from there to The Church of St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave., in Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to The Church of Saint Clare, 1947 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2011.

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Bob & Vicki Crogan

July 21, 2019

Shawn you are gone but not forgotten. Thinking of You, your Dad and Family often. God Bless

Zina Smith

July 31, 2011

Jim and the Entire Barber Family - so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son, Shawn - my sincere sympathy to you.

Katina Roy

July 31, 2011

So sorry for the loss of your brother and son. Katina Roy

Edward Hurley

July 31, 2011

On behalf of My Parents Philip & Ellen Hurley..and my Brother Michael P. Hurley I express my condolences to the Barber family.

The Naylor Family

July 30, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Just got back from Maine and Zoe called me from work. Please know that we are just across the street if you need anything at all. He will always be in your hearts and watching over you.

Pete Rafferty and Family

July 30, 2011

To Shawn's Family and friends
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
God Bless.

Rick Wood

July 29, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Shawns passing,My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

July 29, 2011

The Bergin family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Barber family.Shawn is our neighbor and will be forever.God bless you Shawn on your everlasting journey.
David Bergin

July 29, 2011

Sandy,

Our deepest sympathy goes to you and Olivia. Shawn was a wonderful person and special friend. He will be greatly missed!

Sincerely, Paul and Michele Celello

July 29, 2011

Barber Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barber Family during this difficult time.

Tom Tirlia

Mary jo Tomlinson

July 29, 2011

Sandy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I just heard yesterday. Shawn was a great guy, I know he will will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I missed the wake. God bless you. Mary Jo Tomlinson

Krissy and Rob Lind

July 28, 2011

Dear Ed and Family, Rob and I were very sorry to hear about the death of your brother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terri Stackman

July 28, 2011

To the entire Barber Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Please know that Shawn is in a better happier place now.
The Stackman Family

Don & Linda Curtis

July 28, 2011

ToTthe Barber Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Shawn. May God bring to you His Comfort at this very sad time.
Don & Linda Curtis

Adam Stewart

July 28, 2011

Shawn was a passionate leader and was respected and well liked by all those around him.
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss and saddness.

July 28, 2011

Anne & Ed and the entire Barber Family, My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Claire Grant, SMM Parish

Mark Preston

July 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy to all of you.
You were my second family growing up and Shawn was my best friend.
I’ll always have fond memories of Shawn and all of you being in my life.
I am so very sorry for your loss and may God bless you and comfort you.

Tracy, Jason and Bailey Stockage

July 28, 2011

So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficullt time.

Gary Keegan

July 27, 2011

Ed and family,
I was sorry to read about Shawn's passing in the paper. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he golfed in my brother's memorial tournament a few years back and he seemed like a very nice guy. I know from personal experience how hard it can be to lose a brother way too early. My condolences.

Gerald & JoAnna Oberting

July 27, 2011

....Thoughts and prayers to the Barber Family on the passing of Shawn....May he rest in peace....

Sharon Lee

July 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

nancy and drew preston

July 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terance Ruso

July 27, 2011

Dear Sandy
My thoughts & Prayers are with you, your daughter and the Barber family in this time of grief. May Your memories of this GREAT man bring your confort.

Thank you for being my friend Shawn, you will be truly missed.

Terry

Michael Allegretta

July 27, 2011

Saddened to hear of your loss. Shawn was a great guy and old friend from the "neighborhood"

Kelly La Belle

July 27, 2011

To the Barber Family,
I too was an old classmate of Shawn's from Albany High. My deepest condolences go out to you all. Shawn was a great guy and I'm proud to say I had known him. May he rest in peace.

Mary Ellen Shea

July 27, 2011

To Shawn's family, friends and loved ones, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your cherished memories of Shawn bring you comfort. I knew Shawn from Albany High, and was a warm, generous and kind soul. Rest in peace my friend.

Mike and Cathy (Trudeau) Cardis

July 27, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barber family.

Dawn Sano

July 27, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and Prayers are with Barber Family. I knew Shawn from St.Margaret Mary.

Erin Byrne-Buffaline

July 27, 2011

i am so sorry to hear about shawn's passing. my entire family has known all of the barber boys from smms and this is a tragedy of immense proportion. it's so sad when a good person is taken way too soon as in this case. it just doesn't seem fair. i along with the rest of the byrne family wish the entire barber family peace in your time of sorrow. i'm sure you all know that shawn is in a better place and you will see him again someday.

Tina Rothaupt (Maiorana)

July 27, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of fond memories of Shawn and Steve from my childhood. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Bob & Vicki Crogan

July 27, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Tom & Jackie Citriniti

July 27, 2011

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. I very much enjoyed working with Shawn, he always had a smile and a great sense of humor.

I will miss him.

We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Kelly Bradley

July 27, 2011

May this candle represent a never ending light that will burn as a constant memory of you. It was a privilege to have you in my life and call you my friend. Gone from this life you may be but you will NEVER be forgotten. RIP, I love you my friend!

Marian Gogola

July 27, 2011

Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time. Although I didn't know him, you always spoke so highly of him. Keep your memories of your time with him close to your heart.

Rosie Elacqua-Simmons

July 27, 2011

I knew Shawn from AHS - he was a great guy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Cathe & Mark Flood

July 27, 2011

Sandy,

Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Olivia and the Barber family.

Sarah Bedell

July 27, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with the entire Barber family, and the PBMapInfo family. Shawn will be missed by all who knew him. I am proud to say I did! RIP Shawn! <3

John Giovannetti

July 27, 2011

Steve,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Robert and Jeanne Heiserman

July 27, 2011

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Barber family. Ran into Shawn and his wife at dinner at DelMonicos a few years ago and it was great catching up with him. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Beth Maselli

July 27, 2011

Sandy, Olivia & the Barber Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Shawn was such a positive, wonderful person and will be very sorely missed.

All my love, Beth Maselli

Dan Maselli

July 27, 2011

Shawn, I wanted to write to you before you left us, but you left us way too soon. I wanted to let you know that you were, and still are, my hero. It's pretty simple why... you always had a smile on your face and you were always positive. The strength and courage that you displayed was unrivaled. You never let me know that you were in pain or suffering in any way. Now you are in a better place, not in pain or suffering but looking down on us. I hope that I can have half the strength and courage that you showed me. I miss you very much and I assure you that I will do what I can for Sandy and Olivia in any way possible.

You are my Hero & I love you.

Your friend, Dan Maselli

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