Linda J. (Salisbury) Barber, a long-time resident of Hudson Falls, NY passed away on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at the Warren Center in Queensbury after a long illness.
The oldest daughter of the late Elting and Marjorie (Parker) Salisbury, Linda was born on December 20, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. The family relocated to Hudson Falls, NY, where Linda graduated from Hudson Falls High School in the class of 1961. There, she met her late husband, Jack Barber (Hudson Falls). They married on February 3, 1962 and remained married for thirty-nine years until Jack passed away unexpectedly in 2001.
Linda loved spending time with her family, especially at their ASSI-9 family golf tournament each August and at their holiday gatherings. She also loved attending musicals, concerts, and collecting elephant figurines and carousels. She was part of a bowling league, enjoyed country line-dancing, and playing poker. Linda was a civil servant, assisting her community for many years as a poll watcher, crossing guard, and scout mother, as well as actively volunteering for organizations such as the Red Cross. She attended the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School. One of her most cherished memories is spending time camping with her family. Linda made friends everywhere she went, always finding joy in connections with others in the places she visited. She has made many lifelong friends through her volunteer efforts, her hobbies, and her time in various healthcare facilities over the years.
Linda is survived by her five devoted children, Robin (Barber) Folk of Liverpool, Bob Barber and his wife, Tricia, of Ballston Spa, Kerri Barber and her wife, Nancy Toole, of Saratoga Springs, Kevin Barber and his wife, Hope, of South Glens Falls, and James Barber and his wife, Jennifer, of Glens Falls. She is also survived by her loving siblings, Leslie Willis and her husband, Dan, of South Glens Falls, Wendie Dreves and her husband, Dick, of Grand Isle, VT, John Salisbury and his wife, Barbara, of Browns Mills, NJ, Ed Salisbury and his wife, Sheila, of Hudson Falls, and Laura Havens of Oneco, CT. Linda is also survived by her twelve doting grandchildren, Nichole Stewart and her husband, Matt, of South Glens Falls, Meagan Sanko and her husband, Matt, of Northborough, MA, Jessica Folk of Bowling Green, KY, Adam Barber of South Glens Falls, Sean Barber and his wife, Jacqueline, of Ballston Spa, Cory Folk and his wife, Megan, of Louisville, KY, Aaron Barber of South Glens Falls, Maureen Folk of Liverpool, Kayla Barber of South Glens Falls, Emily Barber, Kate Barber and Jacob Barber of Glens Falls. Additionally, her great-grandchildren, Maeve & Ronan Sanko and Kayleigh & Lauren Stewart, and her sisters-in-law, Etta Barber and Linda Barber. As well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her deeply, as will her lifelong, dear friend, Sharon Fares.
Linda’s family would like to thank the staff at the Warren Center in Queensbury for their care and support.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
Followed by a celebration of Linda’s life at Queensbury Central Fire Company, 17 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.