Obituary for Barbara Ellen Birch (Phelps)
Barbara Ellen (Phelps) Birch, 92 of Readsboro, VT died on Monday March 1, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1928 in North Adams, MA a daughter of the late Howard & Lillian (Tatro) Phelps.
Barbara was the widow of Clinton Edward Birch Sr. She was primarily a homemaker and cared for her family of 9 children. Barbara was a very active member in her community. Barbara was a long-time member of the Readsboro First Baptist Church for well over 65 years. She was a member of the Church Council, a member of the Ladies Fellowship & a Chairwoman of the church’s annual Harvest Festival. She also assisted with coordinating and organizing the Council on Aging meals each month at the church. Barbara was also an active 34-year member of the Readsboro Lions Club. She also was a Trustee for the Readsboro Community Library where she worked many years as their Librarian. Barbara also was a member of the American Legion Post 29 Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the South Readsboro Community Club. Barbara will most certainly be missed by her family as well as the community for her many contributions, her unique and second to none phone calling and organization efforts. Barbara was very proud of her little town of Readsboro as was evident by her constant dedication to the community she loved.
Barbara leaves her children Bonnie Lee Nadeau & her husband James Nadeau, Sharon Irene Bird and her late husband Steven Bird Sr., Gary Allen Birch & his wife Charlotte Birch, Nancy Ellen Baker & her husband Douglas Baker, Martha Jane Mason & her husband Richard Mason, Sue Ann Lawrence & her husband Clive Lawrence, Diane Marlene Williams, and Clinton Edward Birch Jr. and his wife Susan Birch.
She also leaves her Grandchildren, Jennifer (Nadeau) Willis, Jody (Nadeau) Dodge, Abigail Birch, Julie (Bird) McKenney, Steven Bird Jr., Kevin Birch, Lisa (Birch) Janovsky, Sarah (Baker) Charlebois, Katherine (Baker) Flood, Jared Baker, Gabriel Rice, Estelle (Rice) Reynolds, Jesse Rice, Louis Zucchi, Barbara Zucchi, Kris Lawrence, Dineia Williams, Clinton Birch III and Scott Birch. And her many, many Great-Grandchildren.
Barbara leaves her sisters Mary Ann Moon and Mildred Brewer.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband Clinton Birch Sr, William “Billy” Birch who died on February 10, 2021, her grandson Benjamin Birch and Son In-law Steven Bird Sr. as well as her siblings Clayton Phelps, Ronald Phelps, Richard Phelps, Marjorie Phelps, Elizabeth Trombley and Norma Brown.
Funeral Notice: There will be joint Funeral services for Barbara and her son William Birch on May 22nd at 10:00AM at the First Baptist Church in Readsboro, VT. Then at the Readsboro Village Cemetery a burial for Barbara as well a Military burial for William Birch will occur. William’s son Benjamin Birch will also be laid to rest next to William in a double Urn. A luncheon will be served by the First Baptist Church following the services at the Readsboro Lions Park.
In Lieu of flowers for Barbara, donations can be made to the Readsboro First Baptist Church – PO Box 333, Readsboro, VT 05350. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home of North Adams, MA is entrusted with the arrangements. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
Barbara was the widow of Clinton Edward Birch Sr. She was primarily a homemaker and cared for her family of 9 children. Barbara was a very active member in her community. Barbara was a long-time member of the Readsboro First Baptist Church for well over 65 years. She was a member of the Church Council, a member of the Ladies Fellowship & a Chairwoman of the church’s annual Harvest Festival. She also assisted with coordinating and organizing the Council on Aging meals each month at the church. Barbara was also an active 34-year member of the Readsboro Lions Club. She also was a Trustee for the Readsboro Community Library where she worked many years as their Librarian. Barbara also was a member of the American Legion Post 29 Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the South Readsboro Community Club. Barbara will most certainly be missed by her family as well as the community for her many contributions, her unique and second to none phone calling and organization efforts. Barbara was very proud of her little town of Readsboro as was evident by her constant dedication to the community she loved.
Barbara leaves her children Bonnie Lee Nadeau & her husband James Nadeau, Sharon Irene Bird and her late husband Steven Bird Sr., Gary Allen Birch & his wife Charlotte Birch, Nancy Ellen Baker & her husband Douglas Baker, Martha Jane Mason & her husband Richard Mason, Sue Ann Lawrence & her husband Clive Lawrence, Diane Marlene Williams, and Clinton Edward Birch Jr. and his wife Susan Birch.
She also leaves her Grandchildren, Jennifer (Nadeau) Willis, Jody (Nadeau) Dodge, Abigail Birch, Julie (Bird) McKenney, Steven Bird Jr., Kevin Birch, Lisa (Birch) Janovsky, Sarah (Baker) Charlebois, Katherine (Baker) Flood, Jared Baker, Gabriel Rice, Estelle (Rice) Reynolds, Jesse Rice, Louis Zucchi, Barbara Zucchi, Kris Lawrence, Dineia Williams, Clinton Birch III and Scott Birch. And her many, many Great-Grandchildren.
Barbara leaves her sisters Mary Ann Moon and Mildred Brewer.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband Clinton Birch Sr, William “Billy” Birch who died on February 10, 2021, her grandson Benjamin Birch and Son In-law Steven Bird Sr. as well as her siblings Clayton Phelps, Ronald Phelps, Richard Phelps, Marjorie Phelps, Elizabeth Trombley and Norma Brown.
Funeral Notice: There will be joint Funeral services for Barbara and her son William Birch on May 22nd at 10:00AM at the First Baptist Church in Readsboro, VT. Then at the Readsboro Village Cemetery a burial for Barbara as well a Military burial for William Birch will occur. William’s son Benjamin Birch will also be laid to rest next to William in a double Urn. A luncheon will be served by the First Baptist Church following the services at the Readsboro Lions Park.
In Lieu of flowers for Barbara, donations can be made to the Readsboro First Baptist Church – PO Box 333, Readsboro, VT 05350. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home of North Adams, MA is entrusted with the arrangements. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com