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Obituary of Thelma R. Barker
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Thelma R Barker, age 82, of Thompson, CT died Friday, February 23, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester, MA. after a period of declining health due to a stroke she suffered in Mid December. Thelma was born in Branford, CT. She is the daughter of the late George E and the late Adeline (Tefft) Barker.
She is survived by one son: John Barker of Springfield, IL; one sister: Gay Choiniere of Thompson, CT and one brother: Richard Barker of Thompson, CT; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Thelma was a dedicated educator for over 30 years at the Rectory School in Pomfret retiring in 2008
She was active at her parish, St.. Andrew Bobola Church, and was a teacher with the CCD program. Thelma enjoyed reading and was an avid bird watcher.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 2 at St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley, MA Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden Of Peace Cemetery, Webster Calling hours will be Thursday, March 1 from 5 to 7 pm at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA 01571 www.bartelfuneralhome.com
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Visitation
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thu., Mar. 01, 2018
Location: Bartel Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Fri., Mar. 02, 2018
Location: St. Andrew Bobola Church
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Thelma Barker
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