Two Deaths Within 24 Hours (It's all a bit much)


Barbara D.  


I know Barbara and her life partner Kay from our Pittsfield MA days.

 B and K  (both former Nuns) met and fell in love at a Convent. They decided to leave the conventual life in order to enjoy a new and free life together.

They trained to be school teachers;  and  in  Pittsfield landed on their feet;  respected and beloved middle school teachers.

The word got out (ahem)  that under my leadership St. Stephen's Parish, Pittsfield was "open and affirming";  giving them leave to break the bread and drink the cup with us.

Their choice of Bradenton FL as a retirement destination was fortuitous when  I chose Sarasota as the place to retire. (Bradenton and Sarasota are cheek by jowl).

OUR friendship developed at a different (but more precious) level.

Dear, dear Barbara died on Friday 16th June.  Zion and I had visited her and Kay a few days before.


In due course I will "officiate" at a celebration of life for Barbara.


Friday 16th Barbara died.


As if that were not enough, my sister Jean (b 1939) died on Saturday 17th.  More about this soon.





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