Obituary: Grace Viola (Aldrich) Barbour, 86, of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Monday, January 25, 2021 Grace Viola (Aldrich) Barbour longtime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully at CT Hospice, Branford. The loving wife of the late Richard Louis Barbour, Grace was born in Guilford on April 9, 1934. Daughter of the late Mr. William & Mrs. Dorothy Aldrich. Devoted mother of Richard Barbour (Shawn) of Hartland, VT; Charles Barbour (Patricia) of Durham, Russsell Barbour (Julie) of Miami, FL; Bruce Barbour of Guilford; Brian Barbour of Middletown; Pierre Barbour (Kate) of Farmington; Kenneth Barbour (Gayle) of New Haven, Malcolm Barbour (Melissa) of Meriden; and the late Keith Barbour and the late Linda Washington. She is also survived by Cousin Shirley Banks and by 16 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Dorothy Banks, brother Peter Aldrich and by daughter-in-law Karen Broomer Barbour.

Grace worked her entire adult life while raising 10 children until retiring from Northeast Utilities in 1994. She remained active by continuing to work as a cashier for Bishop’s Orchards for many years. Grace was loved by so many friends, neighbors, workmates, and of course family, due to her warmth, zest for life and sense of humor. She was an avid music lover and singer, a great cook, and she loved to dance. Above all, she treasured spending time with her family.

Burial will be held privately in Alder Brook Cemetery, Guilford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405.