Nancy Barr
September 20, 1944 ~ April 9, 2023
Born in:
Trenton, New Jersey
Resided in:
West Haven, Connecticut
Nancy Hooven Barr, 78 of West Haven died Easter Sunday morning, April 9, 2023 at the Grimes Center in New Haven. She was the wife of William K. Barr, aka “Railroad Bill.” They were married for fifty years. She was born on September 20, 1944 in Trenton, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Hooven. In addition to her husband, she is survived by brothers Lynn Hooven of Macon, Georgia, Ralph Hooven of Lambertville, New Jersey and a sister Jane Glass of Elk Ridge, Maryland.
Mrs. Barr graduated with a degree in education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. She later taught for several years in public schools in New Jersey and later in the City of New Haven. She later began a career in accounting, insurance and real estate. Her most recent position was Chamberlin Insurance in West Haven.
Mrs. Barr was an active member of the Golden Rod Chapter, #34 of the Order of the Eastern Star of Annawon Lodge. She rose through the chairs and served as Chapter Worthy Matron several times. She was also elevated to the position of Grand Worthy Matron of the State of Connecticut, where she oversaw all Eastern Star State chapters of AF&AM affiliations.
She was a communicant of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in West Haven, where she sang in the choir.
A Funeral Mass will be held for Mrs. Barr at the Holy Spirit Parish, 28 Church Street, West Haven THIS FRIDAY, April 14th at 10:00 a.m., with the Reverend Dr. Kathryn Greene-McCreight as celebrant. The Golden Rod service will begin just prior at 9:45. Internment of cremains will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, 871 Campbell Avenue, West Haven. Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Services
Funeral Service: April 14, 2023 10:00 am
Church of the Holy Spirit
28 Church Street
West Haven, CT 06516
One can readily see from the summary of Nancy’s life, that she was such an intelligent and talented person. She also seemed to love singing in the church choir and, despite her declining health, she could still sing the hymns loud and clear without the music in front of her. It was a gift to hear her praise God with her voice.
Rest In Peace dear Nancy.
My thoughts and prayers to Railroad Bill at this sad time.
My deepest sympathy on Nancy’s passing, Bill. As you know, I have experienced a similar situation not too long ago under similar circumstances. My prayers for Nancy as she transitions from this world to the next and for you as you mourn her death.
RALPH LAWSON