Archive for the ‘Obituaries’ Category
AVIS ANN MUSHOVIC of AMHERST, MA, June 4, 1937 – January 31, 2025

Amherst: Avis A. Mushovic, 87, of Amherst, passed away on January 31, 2024, in hospice
care at The Center for Extended Care at Amherst. Her family would like to extend their heartfelt
thanks to the many caregivers and providers who helped and cared for Avis in her final years.
Born June 4, 1937, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Avis was the daughter of the late Clarence E.
Swenson and Dorothy (Richards) Swenson. She was raised in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts,
and attended Arms Academy, graduating in 1955, as a life member of the Pro Merito Honor
Society.
Avis was married to her late husband, Anton M. Mushovic Jr., for 54 years. She worked early on
with the Threadwell Corporation in Greenfield, later dedicating herself to being a loving
homemaker for her family.
Avis was a past member of South Congregational Church along with her family. She had a
lifelong love for music and dancing and was an active member of the Purple Stars dance group,
bringing entertainment and companionship to numerous elder care facilities in the area.
Avis is survived by her two sons, Anton M. Mushovic III and his wife Victoria of California, and
Peter Mushovic of South Hadley; as well as her two granddaughters, Nicole Mushovic of
California and Alexa Mushovic of Colorado.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Douglass
Funeral Service, Amherst. A private internment will follow at the familys convenience.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Cooley Dickinson VNA
& Hospice, Cooley Dickinson Development Office, Box 329, Northampton, MA 01061-0329.
The obituary and memorial register can be found at www.douglassfuneral.com
EDWARD J. WARCHOL of SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA, June 23, 1933 – December 26, 2024

SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA:Edward J. Warchol, passed away at home, on Dec. 26, 2024.
He was the son of Blanche {Piekarski}and Walter J. Warchol.
He was born June 23, 1933 in South Deerfield. He attended local schools and was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked on the family farm raising tobacco, onions and asparagus. Walter was married to Marian L. Adams on Nov. 19, 1966. He employed was by Warner Bros., Northfield Mt., Style Tex Wallpaper and retired from Rule Tool. He enjoyed going to fairs to watch horse pulls as well as exhibiting his antique John Deere tractor.
He enjoyed cruising the back roads listening to Polish Music, going on trips with family and friends, as well as camping. Ed most enjoyed attending his Grandchildren’s sporting and school events. He was a member of the Holy Family Church, S. Deerfield, and K. of C.
He is survived by his wife Marian, son Philip and girl fiancee Kathy, grandchildren Carl and Lilly and many cousins in the area.
Funeral services will be Friday Jan. 3, 2025 at 11AM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Burial will follow in St. Brigids Cemetery, Hadley. A calling hour will precede the service from 10 AM to 11 AM at the funeral home.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
FLETCHER DAVIS of AMHERST, MA, September 20, 1935 – November 29, 2024

AMHERST, MA: Fletcher Davis passed away at his home on November 29, 2024, at the age of 89. Fletcher and his wife, Elizabeth, have lived in Amherst for the past ten years.
Fletcher was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1935. Th family moved pursuant to his father’s work as a law professor. His childhood years were spent in Austin , Texas. His junior high years were in Cambridge MA at Shady Hill School. Fletcher graduated from University High School in Minneapolis in 1954; he received his B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1958. Fletcher enrolled at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley CA, graduating in 1961 with an Master of Divinity degree. Fletcher was an athlete all his life with a focus on Olympic caliber swimming skills and tennis, backpacking and hiking.
Fletcher and his wife, Elizabeth, met on a converted World War II troop ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 1957. On August 15 1959 he and Elizabeth were married at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Weston, MA. In August of this year they celebrated their 65th year of marriage.
Fletcher was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1961 and served in four congregations in California. Those churches included three in the Central Valley of California: vicar of a small church in Lemoore, site of a major naval air station; rector of St. John’s in Porterville; rector of St. Columba’s in Fresno where he helped establish a dental clinic for farm worker families in the area.
In southern California he was rector of St. Anselm’s in Garden Grove where he was both the rector of the church and director of a resettlement center for Vietnamese refugees; rector of St. Thomas, Thousand Oaks in Ventura County and director of the day school in that parish. In 1968 Fletcher was a missionary with the Anglican Church in Botswana, Africa. He was also chair of the Citizen’s Advisory Council on refugee issues for two successive California governors.
In 1989 Fletcher accepted a call to be rector of St. Thomas, Medina in the Seattle metropolitan area. There he was also director of the day school at the parish. Fletcher retired from active ministry in 2000; he and Elizabeth retired to Whidbey Island north of Seattle.
Fletcher and Elizabeth moved to Amherst in 2014, residing in the Applewood Retirement Community. He served on the Board of Directors for the Loomis Communities (parent organization for Applewood) for eight years. Fletcher began the Being Mortal group at Applewood ten years ago. He had just completed his memoir, Fair Play: From Agony to Alleluia.
Family survivors include his wife Elizabeth, daughter Heather Davis of Amherst, son Peter Davis of Easthampton, grandchildren Cole Davis-Brand and Audrey Davis-Brand of Amherst,
daughter in-law, Nina Brand of Amherst, sister Lynn Davis Hechter of Naples, Florida, nephew Michael Hechter of Hawaii, niece Julie Schuster of Worcester.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11am at the Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, Ma. 01002
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, Ma 01002
http://www.gracechurchamherst.org
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
Daniel Normand Hebert of Amherst, MA, May 6, 1952 – December 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Dr. Daniel N. Hebert on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Daniel was born in Corning, New York, on May 6th, 1962, to Dr. Normand and Therese (Provencher) Hebert. He attended Goffstown High School in Goffstown, New Hampshire. He was on the tennis team at the University of New Hampshire and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Daniel was a true scholar. His scientific contributions are characterized by their biochemical rigor and reflect his boldness in tackling important but challenging biological problems. His passion for science, his devotion to critical thinking and his strict interpretation of well-designed experiments were passed on to his trainees. They were very lucky to have had such a caring and disciplined mentor guide their early careers.
Daniel did his doctoral studies with Dr. Anthony Carruthers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, obtaining his Ph.D. in 1991. His post-doctoral work at the Yale School of Medicine with Dr. Ari Helenius demonstrated the potential of working at the nexus of cell biology and biochemistry. He began his independent career at UMass Amherst in 1997 and made seminal discoveries about new code of information: how carbohydrate modifications act as signals to facilitate the proper folding and quality control of a large fraction of the proteins in our bodies, those that are secreted from cells via the endoplasmic reticulum. Work from the Hebert Lab has laid the foundation for understanding how sugars contribute to diseases such as diabetes, genetic lung disorders, liver cirrhosis, Alzheimers and many others.
Daniel was a professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMass for 27 years. He loved teaching and enjoyed getting his students excited about science.
Daniel lived a life with many passions. He shared his love of learning, books, and sports with his family and friends. He was an avid reader and enjoyed discussing politics and current events. He loved cheering on Boston sports teams, as well as his children in the pursuit of their passions. He spent many fond summers in Stowe, Vermont, and at his family home on the Cape. He was best known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor that lit up every room.
Daniel loved his family and is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leah (Kelley) Hebert; their son, Dylan, of Oxford, England; and daughter, Shannon, of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his sister, Michele Becker, and his brother, Marc Hebert. He was predeceased by his sister, Dr. Suzanne Hebert Imondi.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr. John McCann for his support and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Daniels memory to a molecular and cellular biology scholarship award at UMass. Send to: University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, 134 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003. Please reference Daniel Hebert in the memo line.
Visiting hours will be held at Douglass Funeral Home, Amherst, on Thursday, December 19, from 4-7pm. A mass will be held at the Newman Center on Friday, December 20, at 10am. Followed by a memorial reception at the Student Union Ballroom at 11am.
NORMAN R. COTE of SHUTESBURY, MA, May 25, 1940 – December 11, 2024
Norman R. Cote was born May 25, 1940 to Louis and Germaine (Matte) Cote in Holyoke, MA
At the age of four, his family moved to a farm on Potwine Lane in Amherst. At a young age, Norman learned to be a hard worker and discovered his passion for making maple syrup.
While attending Amherst High School, he not only worked on the farm, he also worked at Louis Foods and completed other odd jobs.
In November of 1959, Norman went to work at Tecnifax in Holyoke. He worked his entire career in the paper industry, working through seven ownership changes until his retirement in 2006.
Norman had many interests including motorcycle riding, fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, attending NASCAR races, cutting wood, making maple syrup, and traveling to Alaska.
He took great pride in his home and property. His wife, Phyllis, was always at his side during his adventures.
He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Phyllis (Clark) Cote, his daughter, Debbie Cote and his son, Alan (wife Jill) Cote, and his two granddaughters, Megan and Kae, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond and Roger, and his sisters, Lorraine and Marlene. Norman also leaves a special bond with his cat, Oreo.
Special thanks to the staff at Fisher Home.
Calling Hours will be this Saturday, December 21st from 1pm-3pm at Douglass Funeral Service, 87 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Norman’s memory may be made to:
Shutesbury Fire Department
42 Leverett Road PO Box 295, Shutesbury, MA 01072
OR
Dakin Humane Society
171 Union Street,
Springfield, MA 01105.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
THEODORE SLOVIN of AMHERST, MA, November 9, 1940 – December 12, 2024
In Loving Memory of Dr. Theodore Slovin
Ted, aged 84, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he lived a life rich in love, wisdom, and service.
A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Barbara, for over 61 years, he was also a proud father to four children. A doting grandfather to ten grandchildren, and a cherished great-grandfather to four great-grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and a deep commitment to those he loved.
Ted earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and dedicated 30 years to the university, where he taught and served in the Counseling Services Department. His life’s work was not only a career but a calling – helping others was at the heart of everything he did. His students, colleagues, and countless others were touched by his unwavering compassion and guidance.
A lifelong learner and committed meditator, Ted was deeply engaged with his spiritual practices and community. He served on the Board of the Insight Meditation Society and was an active member of his Jewish community, where he fostered meaningful connections and supported those in need.
Above all, he cherished time with his family, and his home was always filled with love, laughter, and warmth. His gentle spirit, wisdom, and commitment to helping others will be remembered by all who knew him.
Ted is survived by his wife, Barbara; his four children, Jeff, Ken, Dave and Rebecca; his ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Fern, her husband Lenny and daughter Tamara, along with numerous extended family members and friends.
A private funeral service was held Monday December 16 at the JCA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Ted Slovin to Insight Meditation Society or the JCA, causes he held dear throughout his life.
May his memory be a blessing.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
Daniel Normand Hebert of Amherst, MA, May 6, 1962 – December 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Dr. Daniel N. Hebert on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Daniel was born in Corning, New York, on May 6th, 1962, to Dr. Normand and Therese (Provencher) Hebert. He attended Goffstown High School in Goffstown, New Hampshire. He was on the tennis team at the University of New Hampshire and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Daniel was a true scholar. His scientific contributions are characterized by their biochemical rigor and reflect his boldness in tackling important but challenging biological problems. His passion for science, his devotion to critical thinking and his strict interpretation of well-designed experiments were passed on to his trainees. They were very lucky to have had such a caring and disciplined mentor guide their early careers.
Daniel did his doctoral studies with Dr. Anthony Carruthers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, obtaining his Ph.D. in 1991. His post-doctoral work at the Yale School of Medicine with Dr. Ari Helenius demonstrated the potential of working at the nexus of cell biology and biochemistry. He began his independent career at UMass Amherst in 1997 and made seminal discoveries about new code of information: how carbohydrate modifications act as signals to facilitate the proper folding and quality control of a large fraction of the proteins in our bodies, those that are secreted from cells via the endoplasmic reticulum. Work from the Hebert Lab has laid the foundation for understanding how sugars contribute to diseases such as diabetes, genetic lung disorders, liver cirrhosis, Alzheimers and many others.
Daniel was a professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMass for 27 years. He loved teaching and enjoyed getting his students excited about science.
Daniel lived a life with many passions. He shared his love of learning, books, and sports with his family and friends. He was an avid reader and enjoyed discussing politics and current events. He loved cheering on Boston sports teams, as well as his children in the pursuit of their passions. He spent many fond summers in Stowe, Vermont, and at his family home on the Cape. He was best known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor that lit up every room.
Daniel loved his family and is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leah (Kelley) Hebert; their son, Dylan, of Oxford, England; and daughter, Shannon, of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his sister, Michele Becker, and his brother, Marc Hebert. He was predeceased by his sister, Dr. Suzanne Hebert Imondi.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr. John McCann for his support and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Daniels memory to a molecular and cellular biology scholarship award at UMass. Send to: University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, 134 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003. Please reference Daniel Hebert in the memo line.
Visiting hours will be held at Douglass Funeral Home, Amherst, on Thursday, December 19, from 4-7pm. A mass will be held at the Newman Center on Friday, December 20, at 10am. Followed by a memorial reception at the Student Union Ballroom at 11am.
George Eugene Forrest Urch of Amherst, December 4, 1930 – December 4, 2024

George Eugene Forrest Urch passed away on December 4, 2024 at age 94. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and spent his early years in Chicago before moving to Southwestern Michigan where he graduated from South Haven High School. He continued his education at Western Michigan University where he received both a B.A. and M.A., and at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he was awarded his Ph.D. in Comparative Education in 1967.
During the Korean Conflict he served in the National Guard/Army with the 46th Division, 126th Infantry Regiment, but did not see combat.
His professional career in education began in Michigan where he taught Social Studies and coached high school sports. He then traveled to Heidelberg, Germany where he taught at a U.S. Army high school for three years while coaching their football and basketball teams. It was in Heidelberg where he met his future wife Dorothy, a fellow teacher at the school.
The two returned to the U.S. to get married and after the birth of his first two children, he and the family headed to East Africa for two years where he worked on his Ph.D., taught at Kenyatta College in Nairobi, and served as Kenyas National Basketball Coach from 1964 to66. Upon his return to the United States, he taught classes at Eastern Michigan University, completed his Ph.D. program at the University of Michigan, and then headed to Massachusetts in 1967 after being awarded a Professorship at the University of Massachusetts School of Education in Amherst. Settling in Hadley, he and his wife had their third child.
He held several administrative posts in the School of Education and was a founding member of the Center for International Education. Mr. Urch directed the Universitys Global Horizon Program and the International Teacher Education Program. He was the recipient of the Fulbright-Hays Awards and a National Endowment for the Humanities Award to develop strategies for adding Non-Western Studies to the public schools. Mr. Urch was also co-founder of the Massachusetts Council on International Education which was designed to promote international activities in higher education.
During his summers, he served as Dean of Summer Academic programs at the University of Londons Birkbeck College for many years, as well as various summer programs at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Mr. Urch directed educational development projects in over a dozen African countries and served as a consultant in over twenty colleges and universities in the U.S., Africa, and Southeast Asia. In recognition of his extensive work with Teacher Training Colleges in the country, he was made an honorary citizen of Kenya by the countrys President, Daniel arap Moi. He was the author and editor of several books, as well as over two dozen articles and published professional papers.
Beyond his interest in education, he had a passion for competitive sport which he participated in, coached, and watched. Among his proudest basketball accomplishments was scoring a basket against Julius Erving in a pick-up game when Dr. J was a student at UMass. He was an avid traveler who spent extensive time in six of the seven continents, enjoyed reading, and was an amateur military historian.
George was an active participant within his community in the Town of Hadley. He was a former president of the Hadley Lions Club and the Hadley Historical Commission, and served on several town committees. As an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amherst he was a past president of the Church Council and served as a Deacon.
George’s pride and joy was his extended family of 13. He married the love of his life Dorothy Urch in 1958 and they enjoyed 57 wonderful years together before she passed away in 2015. He leaves behind his oldest son George and his wife Mayela and George’s three children Kiersten, Taylor, and Andrew of Anaheim Hills, California; his daughter Vanessa, her husband Paul and their two children Ethan and Deanna in Durham, New Hampshire; and his youngest son Craig, his wife Lindsay and their two sons Colin and Owen in Wenham, Massachusetts. He also leaves behind a number of special cousins from both his Father’s and Mother’s sides of the family. His ancestors came from Urchfont, England, and Sweden.
A good life, well-lived. His positive personality was infectious, and he was beloved by his students around the world.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life for George E.F. Urch on Saturday, January 18 at 12:00 Noon at Immanual Lutheran Church at 867 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, to be followed by a reception at 1:30 P.M. at the Inn on Boltwood (formerly Lord Jeffrey Inn) at 30 Boltwood Avenue in Amherst.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage a contribution to University of Massachusetts Center for International Education Endowment Fund to assist university students. You can donate online with a credit card at https://bit.ly /UMassCIE or make a check out to the University of Massachusetts and mail it to: Center for International Education, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
George Eugene Urch of Amherst, December 4, 1930 – December 4, 2024

George Eugene Forrest Urch passed away on December 4, 2024 at age 94. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and spent his early years in Chicago before moving to Southwestern Michigan where he graduated from South Haven High School. He continued his education at Western Michigan University where he received both a B.A. and M.A., and at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he was awarded his Ph.D. in Comparative Education in 1967.
During the Korean Conflict he served in the National Guard/Army with the 46th Division, 126th Infantry Regiment, but did not see combat.
His professional career in education began in Michigan where he taught Social Studies and coached high school sports. He then traveled to Heidelberg, Germany where he taught at a U.S. Army high school for three years while coaching their football and basketball teams. It was in Heidelberg where he met his future wife Dorothy, a fellow teacher at the school.
The two returned to the U.S. to get married and after the birth of his first two children, he and the family headed to East Africa for two years where he worked on his Ph.D., taught at Kenyatta College in Nairobi, and served as Kenya’s National Basketball Coach from 1964 – 66. Upon his return to the United States, he taught classes at Eastern Michigan University, completed his Ph.D. program at the University of Michigan, and then headed to Massachusetts in 1967 after being awarded a Professorship at the University of Massachusetts School of Education in Amherst. Settling in Hadley, he and his wife had their third child.
He held several administrative posts in the School of Education and was a founding member of the Center for International Education. Mr. Urch directed the University’s Global Horizon Program and the International Teacher Education Program. He was the recipient of the Fulbright-Hays Awards and a National Endowment for the Humanities Award to develop strategies for adding Non-Western Studies to the public schools. Mr. Urch was also co-founder of the Massachusetts Council on International Education which was designed to promote international activities in higher education.
During his summers, he served as Dean of Summer Academic programs at the University of London’s Birkbeck College for many years, as well as various summer programs at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Mr. Urch directed educational development projects in over a dozen African countries and served as a consultant in over twenty colleges and universities in the U.S., Africa, and Southeast Asia. In recognition of his extensive work with Teacher Training Colleges in the country, he was made an honorary citizen of Kenya by the country’s President, Daniel arap Moi. He was the author and editor of several books, as well as over two dozen articles and published professional papers.
Beyond his interest in education, he had a passion for competitive sport which he participated in, coached, and watched. Among his proudest basketball accomplishments was scoring a basket against Julius Erving in a pick-up game when Dr. J was a student at UMass. He was an avid traveler who spent extensive time in six of the seven continents, enjoyed reading, and was an amateur military historian.
George was an active participant within his community in the Town of Hadley. He was a former president of the Hadley Lions Club and the Hadley Historical Commission, and served on several town committees. As an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amherst he was a past president of the Church Council and served as a Deacon.
George’s pride and joy was his extended family of 13. He married the love of his life Dorothy Urch in 1958 and they enjoyed 57 wonderful years together before she passed away in 2015. He leaves behind his oldest son George and his wife Mayela and George’s three children Kiersten, Taylor, and Andrew of Anaheim Hills, California; his daughter Vanessa, her husband Paul and their two children Ethan and Deanna in Durham, New Hampshire; and his youngest son Craig, his wife Lindsay and their two sons Colin and Owen in Wenham, Massachusetts. He also leaves behind a number of special cousins from both his Father’s and Mother’s sides of the family. His ancestors came from Urchfont, England, and Sweden.
A good life, well-lived. His positive personality was infectious, and he was beloved by his students around the world.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life for George E.F. Urch on Saturday, January 18 at 12:00 Noon at Immanual Lutheran Church at 867 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, to be followed by a reception at 1:30 P.M. at the Inn on Boltwood (formerly Lord Jeffrey Inn) at 30 Boltwood Avenue in Amherst.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage a contribution to University of Massachusetts Center for International Education Endowment Fund to assist university students. You can donate online with a credit card at https://bit.ly /UMassCIE or make a check out to the “University of Massachusetts” and mail it to: Center for International Education, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
BARBARA W. BACH of AMHERST, MA, February 27, 1930 – December 3, 2024

AMHERST, MA: Barbara Bach died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 94 on December 3, 2024. She was born in Washington, DC on February 27, 1930 to Clarence Elgin Werback and Margaret Virginia Matthias Werback. She lived in the DC area for almost 65 years. She moved to New England to be near her daughter and grandchildren and lived in the area for over 25 years.
She is predeceased by her brothers, William and Elgin Werback, her beloved niece, Kelly Pooler, and her son, Mark Moran. She has two surviving sisters in the DC area, Rosalie Reidy and Margaret Pezeshki. Her daughter and son in law, Timi and Jeff McGary, live in McLean, VA, and her daughter and son in law, Tammy and Philip Parks live in Amherst, MA, with whom she lived for the last 15 years of her life. She has many family members still living in the DC area, including her nephews, William Bortz and Jonah Pezeshki, and her grandniece, Krista Werback. and four grandsons living in New England, Noah Sax, and Zachary, Matthew, and William Parks.
She was a friend of Bill’s and acted as sponsor to many people. She was a proud Democrat and Unitarian. During her long career, she worked at the African American Institute in DC in the 1950’s and was a civil rights champion throughout her life. She also worked for several years as a drug and alcohol counselor helping youth get treatment rather than jail time, and worked in the prison system with hardened criminals, finding a way to connect and support their rehabilitation. Later, she was a real estate agent in Florida and a children’s theater office manager in Maryland. She played tennis semi-professionally and acted as a tournament official.
Barbara was a social butterfly and had many friends from all walks of life. She was vivacious and fun and was always the one planning trips to the beach, visits to friends across the US, bridge club parties, and more. She loved art, design, architecture, gardens and craft shops. She lived in Exeter England for a few years and loved traveling around Europe. She was a snappy dresser and was known for taking creative risks, like asymmetrical haircuts and beetle green nail polish. Later in life, she loved to go to lunch with family and friends and was always on the hunt for good pistachio ice cream.
While she will be deeply missed, she would want us to celebrate her life and the contribution she was to everyone she met. She was an angel on this earth making time to support whomever she encountered.
Funeral services will held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
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