HOOSICK FALLS – Barbara F. (Brown) Rich, 67, of Hoosick Falls passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 28, 1952 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of William Brown and Ruth (Gray) Bennett.
On February 20, 1975 Barbara married her loving husband, Keith Rich, in Hudson Falls.
Her hobbies include crocheting, watching television, and babysitting.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her step-father John Bennett; and her maternal grandparents, George and Florence Gray.
Including her husband of 43 years, Keith Rich of Hoosick Falls, she is survived by her two children, Julie Rich of Hoosick Falls and Timothy Rich and his fiancé, Cassandra Wilkins of Hoosick; her brother, John Brown and significant other, Cindy Chard of Fort Edward; her sister, Colleen LaPoint of Hoosick Falls; her uncle, Larry Gray; her nieces, Jessica LaPoint and Nicole Richardson and her significant other, Terry Randolph; her nephew, Brian LaPoint; many cousins; and many who were considered her grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A graveside service at Moss Street Cemetery, in the town of Kingsbury, will be announced at a later date, in the spring.
Memorial donations in her name may be sent to The American Heart Association at 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12206 or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad at 21 1st Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090.
We are so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. But let us rejoice that she has gone to be with Our Heavenly Father and all her loved ones that have passed on before her.
Your Mom and Aunt Sylvia are together again and looking down on all of us. I am so happy for that.