HUDSON FALLS – Barbara E. Babson, 63, of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Glens Falls Center following a short illness.
Born Barbara Elaine Babson, on July 5,1961 in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Dallas S. and Pauline (Skovira) Babson.
Barb was a graduate of St. Mary’s -St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School.
She received her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate through Pleasant Valley Infirmary where she continued to work as a CNA. Barb then went on to work as a medical device assembler at Boston Scientific, currently known as Angio Dynamics.
Born into the Catholic religion, Barb eventually became a parishioner of the First Baptist Church.
Barb loved family game nights. She was an avid reader of Dean Koontz and Stephen King novels. In her younger adult days, she enjoyed playing softball and bowling. She was a proud member of the “Dingbats” bowling team at Broadway Lanes. In her down time, Barb also enjoyed crocheting.
Her children will remember her as an amazingly strong, and beautiful woman. She will also be remembered as the sweetest, kindest, openminded woman whom they are eternally thankful for.
When asked to share memories of their mom, they shared the following: “We all have so many memories of and with our mom, as we know and hope all of you do”. Stephanie, the oldest, has fond memories of her and Shane taking road trips with their mom and papa, exploring North America. Shane remembers winning a 3-legged race with his mom because they had a 1, 2 system they came up with. He and Megan look back on the times their mother would bring them to work at Fort Hudson where they got the chance to talk to and help serve the residents food. Megan and Brianna remember how she would always show up, cheering for them at their softball games, even if they were playing at the same time. Barb could be seen running back and forth between the two! Brianna also recalls times when her mom would bring her and Megan to work while she was cleaning banks. They thought it was so much fun and the coolest thing to be there after hours. They got to play around, as long as they didn’t disturb anything. They described it as feeling like a kid in a candy shop. They all recall being up at the waterfalls and just being there in that moment with their mom, all together.
Their list of memories could continue, and they will hold them close to their hearts. To the Babson’s and Wright’s, “we hope you are all up there enjoying game night! We love you.”
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her longtime companion and boyfriend, Alan Liimatainen, her brother, Dallas “Joe” Babson, sister-in-law, Kathleen Babson, her sister, Pauline “Butch” (Babson) Breed and her best friend, Martha Wright.
Those left to cherish Barbs memories are her children, Stephanie (James) Farley, Shane Seeley, Megan (Bryan) Mull, and Brianna (Devin Wood) Seeley; her grandchildren who loved her dearly, Destanie (Austin), Azraelle, Kaelynn, Kyler, and Molly; her great grandson, Corey; siblings, Richard (Sharon), Dennis (Sandy), David (Sandy), Donald (Elizabeth), Stephen (Brenda), Anne “Bee” (Ernie), Juanita “Nita”, and Monica “Moni”. Barb is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Barb’s life will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Fort Edward Firehouse located at 114 Broadway in Fort Edward. All are welcome to attend and are asked to bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner.
The family requests that those attending wear something colorful and nothing black.
My sincerest condolences to all of Barb’s family. We were neighbors growing up. I will always remember her gorgeous smile, positive spirit and genuine kindness.
I love you Mom