Barbara C. Barr

September 8, 1938 - November 2, 2017

Guilderland- Barbara C. Barr, 79, entered Eternal Life Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Albany, Barbara was the daughter of the late J. Ellis and Luella Borst Gerard. She was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute in Albany and received her nursing degree from St. Peter’s School of Nursing. In addition, she received an Associates Degree from Maria College. Barbara worked as a registered nurse for many area hospitals, but her last nursing assignment was at the hematology dialysis unit at Memorial Hospital. She worked at the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles before retiring several years ago. Barbara was a spiritual person with a devotion to the Divine Mercy. She enjoyed her family and friends and took great joy crocheting special pieces for those that touched her life, so she might touch theirs. She was the dear wife of W. Brian Barr; beloved mother of Brian W. (Marylyn), Kenneth and the late Kevin P. Barr; sister of Edward (Mary Ann), Robert, Richard (Catherine), Paul (Helen) Pierce and the late Joan Reamer (Don); grandmother of Kristina, Brianna and Timothy K. Barr. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Barbara’s family, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany, NY. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 pm for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are Welcome Funeral services Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 10:00am in McVeigh funeral Home, thence to Christ the King Church, Westmere, at 11:00am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , Rensselaer, immediately following the Mass. Those wishing to remember Barbara in a special way may send contributions to Senior Hope, 301 S. Allen St., Albany or the LaSalle School, 391 Western Ave., Albany. Barbara’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jill Braverman-Panza, Judy, NYOH and St. Peter’s Hospice.