Ruth P. Barnes

08/27/2007

Ruth P. Barnes, 86, of Heaton Court, died Monday at the Interlaken Road home of her daughter, Judith Peyron. Born in Stockbridge on Jan. 8, 1921, daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Hogg Pixley, she graduated from the former Williams High School. Mrs. Barnes was employed as an office supervisor for the Marian Helpers, Stockbridge branch, of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors, walks in the woods and observing wildlife. She leaves two daughters, Sharon Manning of Williamstown and Judith Peyron of Stockbridge; a son, Thomas A. Barnes Jr. of Pocatello, Idaho; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth DeLand. FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Ruth P. Barnes, who died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Library or HospiceCare in the Berkshires, both in care of FINNERTY AND STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Ruth leaves 16 grandchildren, Becki, Jillian and Amelia Hall, Marissa Peyron, Shaine, Trevor and Toran Manning, John DeLand and Lisa, Kristin, Heather, Thomas, Mark, David, Jon and Jennifer Barnes; two sons-in-law, Lee Manning and John Peyron; and a daughter-in-law, Cheri Barnes. She was predeceased by a brother, Oliver Pixley, and two sisters, Elizabeth Decker and Dorothy Ferry. Family was very important to Ruth, and she cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family at www.finnertyandstevens.com.

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