Barbara M. Barrell

Barbara M. Barrell, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Teresian House, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Isobel McKay.

Barbara was the devoted wife to the late Richard G. Barrell.

She graduated from Albany High School, class of 1952. She worked for NYS DEC for 35 years, she was a member and past High Priestess and recorder for many years with Marvia Court #27 LOSNA.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was predeceased by her sister, Jean Vice, her brother-in-laws, Donald Barrell, Jack Luther and Samuel Vice, her mother and father-in-law, Richard H and Louise Barrell and her nephew "Jimbo" Johnston.

Barbara is survived by her children, Gary (Carol) Barrell, Deborah VanDerVolgen, Kenneth (Wendy) Barrell and Andrew (Lynn) Barrell. She was the proud grandmother of, William (Alison) VanDerVolgen, Carl (Bridget) VanDerVolgen, Katelyn (Timothy) Cooper, Samantha (Patrick) Conrad, Keith (Melissa) Barrell, Gary (Emma) Barrell, Nathan Barrell, Andrew (Jill) Smith and Helen (Pete) Annely. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Sophie, Hannah, Charlie, Sydney, Avery, Sadie Jo, Rosalyn and Grace and her siblings David (Beverly) McKay and Carole Luther, sister-in-law to David (Brenda) Barrell, Janice (James) Johnston, Marion Barrell and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers and most recently the staff at the Teresian House for all of their wonderful care and compassion given to Barbara and her family.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY on Monday December 9, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Cyprus Shriners PO Box 12473, Albany, NY 12212 in Barbara's memory.