SARATOGA SPRINGS — William L. Barber “Bill” passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2015, with his family by his side.
Born May 7, 1938, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Meredith and Hazel Barber.
Bill was in the U.S. Navy for four years and later retired from Finch Pruyn Paper Mill after 31 years of service as a millwright. Bill enjoyed hunting, boating and his camp. He also enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. Bill loved helping others.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his grandson, Jordon Tradd Barber.
Survivors include his wife, Frances E. Barber of Saratoga Springs; his brother, Thomas Barber and his wife, Sharon, of Saratoga Springs. He also leaves behind his children, Sharon Hutchins and her husband, Larry, of Westminster, MD, Bill Barber and his wife, Susan, of Hingham, MA, Timothy Barber and his wife, Cathryn, of Moncks Corner, SC, Brian Barber and his wife, Robin, of East Lebanon, ME, and Jamie Miller of Saratoga Springs; his grandchildren, Jeff Hutchins, Stephanie Wye, Andrew and Paul Barber, Matt and Krystal Barber, Tabbitha Orlando and Mike Barber, Zachary, Benjamin and Breanna Miller; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone at Wesley Nursing Home for the wonderful care, love and support they provided.
Friends gathered to remember him on Wednesday, June 10 at Flynn Bros., Inc Funeral Home in Schuylerville. Burial followed at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Saratoga.
