Barbara Ann ( Root ) Garvey
Barbara Ann Garvey, 76, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Willsboro April 13th, 1935, the daughter of Melvin and Dora (Currier) Root.
Barbara was married on June 5th, 1952 to Paige Garvey Sr., who survives. She was a homemaker for most of her life raising 7 children - Paige Jr. ( Charlotte ) Newcomb NY, Holly Waldron – Lake George NY, Paul (Cindy), Lisa Pecore, Renna (Craig) Stevens, and Chad all of Tupper Lake, and Nicole (John) Relyea of Interlaken NY. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 5 great children, her mother in law, Della Garvey, a brother and sister in law – Wayne and Sharon Garvey of Willsboro, brother in law Patrick Garvey - Willsboro, sister and brother in law Rebecca and Carlton Wrisley – Plattsburgh NY, sister in law Shirley Root along with several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in the Willsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice. Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home.