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Lani Duffy posted a condolence
Your grandchildren loved having you around, would ask if you were coming for a "sleepover" and always enjoyed swimming with you at your pool. I never saw you enjoy them more than when we were at your house just the week before. Kiera has been writing notes to you about how much she misses you. You always had your own way of doing things and Michael and I will miss that and your great sense humor.
We love you.
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Dara Picard posted a condolence
I will always remember Barbara's quirky sense of humor and independent nature. Lani and I played for countless hours in her house when we were kids, inventing crazy games, laughing and having fun. Barbara put up with all of it, and often had fun, too, in spite of her better judgement. To Lani, Robert, and their extended families, I extend my deepest sympathies. Barbara will be missed.
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Susan Meehan posted a condolence
Barbara was my friend and bridge partner for over forty years. I so admired her ability to write with such facility and passion about numerous subjects. Barbara's self-published books helped 1000s of families explore and enjoy daytrips through out NJ for several generations. I want her children and grandchildren to know and remember how loving and also talented she was. Barbara, rest in peace.
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Sue Melone posted a condolence
Being with Barbara was never dull. We met over thirty years ago in a Madison bridge group. Many an evening was spent "trying to play better bridge" and discussing life's problems. She always had good insight on almost every topic and laugh so easily it was infectious. We helped each other through alot during those years and I will miss her. Lani and Robert she adored you both and was so proud of all of your accomplishments you are her treasures.
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Sherry & Rob Wheaton posted a condolence
I'll always remember fun times traveling with Lani and Mrs. Hudgins to do research for her book, especially Great Adventure! You will be missed!!!
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Pam Morse posted a condolence
Barbara was brilliant and a very special person. I was astounded and delighted by how much she knew about everything from people, theater, books, and publishing to politics. I loved playing bridge with her in the Bridge Group, where we met over 30 years ago, and traveling together in NJ and Chicago for her book. She had a lively sense of humor and was quirky and fun to be with. She loved her children and Grandchildren and spoke of them often. Barbara, I will miss you greatly.
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Amy Lamperti posted a condolence
I was a bit in awe of Barbara when I met her because she was such a successful self publisher at a time when there probably weren't many women doing it and she didn't have access to the internet for all her research. She mentored me as I self-published a directory that was much more limited in scope than NJ Daytrips. She was SO passionate about the industry and willing to share information. She also downplayed her ability to keep up with the changing times and really jumped right into things like on-demand printing and blogging and all sorts of other developments in the printing and publishing business. I enjoyed any interaction we had and could see how she would've been a great bridge partner. I think it's a huge testament to the strength of her character and depth of her personality that other women cherished her company for more than 30 years! My deepest condolences to her children and grandchildren and my thanks to her for being a local inspiration.
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Peggy Kegley posted a condolence
Barbara you will be missed. I was the brave one who survived the sleep machine on our Boston trip. You always picked out the best movie to watch on New Years Eve. My granddaughter got to meet yours at the pool. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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barbara Ben-David posted a condolence
You were a mensch…as your maiden name states.
To your loving daughter,son in law and two grandchildren…i send my deepest sympathies.
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Carol Potter posted a condolence
Barbara was so alive, so smart, so much fun, it is difficult to think of her no longer being with us. On a trip to Philadelphia where we went to the opening of the Touch Me museum for children, Maurice Sendak's home with its many treasures, she convinced me to make a "few" more stops. One was at the Old Barrects in Trenton. When the tour guide was giving us the tour, she spoke up and gently corrected his information--because she knew. She had an amazing range of information stored. I'll miss her. I'm glad I knew her.