Barbara A. Farmer, 69, of Hamden, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven. Wife of the late Clarence Farmer, Jr. Born in New Haven on August 6, 1944; daughter of the late Raymond and Mamie Alice Gibson Moore. She had worked as a Medical Secretary of Nursing at Yale-New Haven Hospital for over 40 years. She was an avid bowler and member of St. Paul U.A.M.E. Church of New Haven. Mother of Russell W. (Adrianne) Farmer and Johnny R. (Rose) Farmer. Grandmother of Russell, Jr., Candace M., Te-Aira D., and Jamell L. Farmer, William and Samantha Watson and Jovana Johnson. Great-grandmother of Aniya and Deondrae. Also survived by her devoted cousin Tina Miller and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral serves will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:30. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call Monday morning from 9 until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul U.A.M.E. Church, 150 Dwight St., New Haven, CT, 06511.
May she rest in peace. Wonderful lady and co-worker.
Prayers go out to Barb's family & friends. She loved her family dearly and that special cousin Tina (who never left her side).
I'll miss her at our annual "YNHH" holiday get-to-gethers. Barb and I had this running joke. I would say to her, "you know you could be my mother". When I first met her we were having small talk and found out that she once dated my father (before I came on the scene).
No more suffering, you're at peace now.
So sorry for your loss. Barbara did not let her illness define her. She had a wonderful spirit as she fought her battle with her cousin Tina by her side, may she rest in peace. Former YNHH co-worker.
Please know that my fond memmories of Barbara will be of her perserverance and concern for others. Her family was the conerstone of her life. She was a great person to talk to and gain insight into how to get through tough times. May the Farmer family,relatives and friends find confort in knowing that the Lord has given Barbara eternal rest. May her spirit live among and within you.
RIP Aunt Barbara. We will miss you. Love always, Tim, Gaby, Janet, and Tracy.
Barb & I became friends years ago and kept in touch after she retired. For several years she was known as the "candy lady" at YNHH. And the candy she would purchase reminded you of your childhood. Employees from all over the hospital would stop by to enjoy a little sweet.
We always talked about food and family…very good together. Barb loved her family so much and it showed because she always made sure they were all well cared for – aunts & uncles; her sons/nieces/counsin; her grandchildren and others. To her family & relatives so sorry for your loss. Barbara was an wonderful co-worker and beautiful friend and she will be missed by many.