Barbara Rose Henderson

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Barbara Henderson Obituary

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Nurse and Friend Barbara Rose Henderson, 87, of Southbury, passed away peacefully while enfolded in the love of her cherished family on October 20, 2025 at River Glen Health Care Center of Southbury. Born December 6, 1937 in Derby, a daughter of the late Alfred and Frances (Vollaro) Romano. Barbara now joins her late husband, Robert Henderson in blessed eternity. Barbara was a giver, generous with her time, talents and love. As a Registered Nurse, her career spanned many years; from the maternity ward, to mental health support, and to those in convalescent care. Her efficient manner, advocacy for her patients and gentle touch, brought healing and comfort to all of her patients. Barbara was a wonderful mother, sister and Nonnie. She embraced her Italian heritage daily; from making handmade pasta, meatballs and sauce from scratch, to baking thousands upon thousands of cookies for her legendary Christmas cookie trays. Her rice pies were also bountiful at Easter time. Her Catholic faith brought her solace and certainty throughout her life with hymns of worship resonating in her heart. Family was the core of her heart and life. She never liked to be the center of attention, but rather the one to shower others with love and attention. Left to cherish her love and memory are her loving children: Lori (Don) Massey of Goshen, Richard (Therese) Henderson of Terryville, Ron (Alissa) Henderson of Bethlehem and Kaitlyn Henderson of Beacon Falls, her siblings, James Romano and Rosemarie Romano, as well as her many cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren who deeply loved their Nonnie. Barbara is predeceased by her husband Robert, daughter Terry Henderson, grandson Christopher Massey and beloved sister, Shirley Laucella. All services are private and at the convenience of the family, as per Barbara's wishes. In honor of Barbara's love of children, memorial donations to St. Jude's Research Hospital at stjude.org are greatly appreciated. Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and to care for the Henderson family throughout their grief journey. You are invited to share your condolences on this website on Barbara's tribute wall. There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara Rose Henderson, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 21, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Henderson

3 Entries

Mark Laucella and Family

October 22, 2025

Please share our deepest condolences and sympathies to the entire Henderson family. Your mom, my aunt, was a very special person. I will always remember her smile, the twinkle in the eye and that wonderful giggle. My most vivid memories are from when I was young and our families, led by my mom and Aunt Barb, would meet up for a fun filled day at Riverside Park, the many family summer cookout gatherings and the family visits at each others home. My perspective is she was always calm, cool and collected. I´m sure my cousins have a slightly different perspective. I´ve enjoyed and am grateful for the visits, phone calls and texts she and I have been able to share over these past several years. Her fascination with Swamp People I will never understand, but I loved teasing her about it! I/we will miss her terribly. She is at peace and free from pain and in God´s hands for eternity reunited with and surrounded by all the loved ones that have gone before her.
All our love,
Mark, Alison, Greg and Erica

Diane Rudnick and Family

October 22, 2025

We want to send our heartfelt sympathies and love to all of the Henderson family. I have such wonderful memories of growing up and spending time with my cousins Lori and Terry and all the loving ways that Aunt Barbara made me feel when I was there. (she also knew how to throw in some fun mostly at my expense). It's amazing how much she and my mom resembled each other (sometimes it was scary how much). I hope that you all can find peace knowing that she has returned home to her heavenly family, who was there waiting for her.
All our love,
Diane, Skip, Steven and Christopher

Michael Laucella

October 22, 2025

To The Entire Henderson Family, Aunt Barbara was very much loved and will be missed tremendously. My Regrets are that I did not see her as often as I could have, but the times that I did visit her, we shared memories and stories about her and My mother as children, I enjoyed those times. The likeness of my mother came through on Aunt Barbaras face, it was chilling how much they looked alike and were alike. My family sends our condolences to your family and let you know Aunt Barbara will be truly missed and forever loved.
Love Michael, Linda & Kelsey Laucella

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