Birth date: Dec 1, 1932 Death date: Jan 22, 2022
Barbara Sue Phillips passed away in San Mateo, California on Saturday, January 22, 2022 after an illness suffered in September of the previous year. Barb was born on December 1, 1932 to Henry and Mary Padden of Holyoke, Massachuse Read Obituary
Oh sweet Aunt Barbara, you were such a joy to me. You were my mentor for teaching children about the Faith. You gave me the most wonderful ideas to connect with the children. I miss your calls so much to just 'catch up' and ask what was happening in my life. I love you so very much. “And I saw a river over which every soul must pass to reach the Kingdom of Heaven, and the name of that river was suffering … and then I saw a boat which carried souls across the river, and the name of that boat was Love” ❤️ Saint John of the Cross. Sail on my sweet Saint.
The memories of this wonderful woman are too many to recount here. One that stands out is when she told me she thought of me as a sister, not a sister-in-law. That is how I always felt in her presence. She was the ultimate “hostess with the mostest”, loved throwing a party or just hosting houseguests, and loved having people linger. In the presence of children she could become very playful, quite animated, holding them in rapt attention. It’s easy to see why she was a natural as a teacher. There is a hole in my heart now that she is no longer here but the wonderful memories of Barb will fill that hole. God speed Barb, your big brother John will joyously welcome his little sister.
