Beverly L. Barber

Beverly Linda Barber of Wakefield, Rhode Island died peacefully Friday, October 17, 2008 at South County Nursing Center, North Kingstown. Ms. Barber was the daughter of the late Willis and Delia L. (Girard) Barber. Born in Westerly on November 28, 1915, she graduated from Westerly High School in 1933. She earned two degrees from Rhode Island College, a bachelor’s of education in 1938 and a master’s in 1968. Ms. Barber taught at Matunuck Elementary School, South Kingstown for two years and then at Wakefield Elementary School, where she remained until retiring in 1978 after 40 years of teaching. She also taught college level education courses and substituted during her retirement. She was a member of the URI Faculty Club, and the Wannamoisett Country Club. She enjoyed golfing, playing her banjo for her students and family, walking along Ocean Road, and Narragansett’s beaches. She is survived by her brother, Benjamin Willis Barber of Greensboro, Vermont; three nephews, Jonathan, Duane and Kenneth Barber; two nieces, Diane (Barber) Dolan, and Carol (Barber) Monahan of Johnston; many great nieces and nephews; and her companion, Mr. Thomas Silvia. She was the sister of the late Douglas Barber. A memorial service will be held at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, Wakefield on Friday, October 24 at 5 p.m. Christian burial will be private at the River Bend Cemetery, Westerly.