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- Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2014 1:30 pm
Judith Ann Barnum entered into rest on Friday, November 14, 2014 in Buffalo, NY, surrounded by her family.
Daughter of the late Frederic Crossman Barnum and Shirley Woodside Barnum. Sister of Sue (Walter) Holmes of Ransomville and Molly (Greg) Cigal of Parkersburg, WV. She is survived by her nephew, Kurt (Gina) Holmes and their children, Alexandria and Frederick and niece, Kelli (Dan) Putney and their children, Katie and Jack.
Judith graduated from Paul Smith's College in 1969 with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts. She attended the State University College at Brockport and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education (K-6) in 1971. She also did 30 hours of post graduate work at Brockport. She taught at Pratt Elementary School in Barker for 27 years and retired in August 1999.
Judy was a member of the Eastern Niagara County Retired Teachers Association and a lifetime member of the New York State Retired Teachers. Judy was an active member of the Somerset Historical Society and a lifetime member of the Wilson Historical Society.
Judy enjoyed bowling, counted cross stitch, knitting and writing letters to her friends and relatives. She also loved going out for lunch with her teacher friends. She took many trips together with her mother Shirley. They traveled to Colonial Williamsburg, the Canadian Rockies, Alaska, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Ireland and Scotland. They also took many trips to Parkersburg, WV to visit her sister Molly and her husband Greg.
Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1708 Pallister Ave., Barker, NY 14012, on THURSDAY from 5-8PM, where funeral services will be held on FRIDAY at 10AM. Burial will be in Somerset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Barker Fire Company Ambulance Fund, 1660 Quaker Rd., Barker, NY 14012; or Faith United Methodist Church, 1449 Quaker Rd., Barker, NY 14012.
Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence.
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