Barbara E. Pugliese

Barbara Elizabeth Pugliese, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  She was born Barbara Elizabeth Neidig to Herbert and Dora Neidig (Bivins) on January 22, 1937, in Union Grove, NY.  Barbara was no stranger to country life born in one of the thriving communities the Pepacton Reservoir would later claim, leaving Barbara with only memories of the beautiful valley.  Those memories were shared with her family for a lifetime.  In 1955 Barbara was married to Victor Gleason Fairbairn, by whom she was pre-deceased .  They had 3 children; Darlene Cea (Frank) of Oneonta, NY, Jeffrey Fairbairn of Paso Robles, CA and Victor J. Fairbairn (Susan) of New Kingston, NY.  Barbara worked as a chambermaid for most of her life at Kass Inn, waitressed at the Andes Hotel and in her later years provided elder care.  When not working Barbara could be found gardening, fishing, ginseng picking or blueberry picking.  Early days of blueberry picking yielded trunks full that were later sold to local bakeries.  Barbara could also be found at the Big Round Barn square dancing.  She enjoyed collecting miniatures for doll houses, cookbooks and trinkets alike.  Barbara could always be found at an auction and yard sale.  Her eye for nostalgia was unmatched and displayed brilliantly in the making of each year's Christmas Tree.  One of Barbara's greatest treasures were her grandchildren Christine, Nikki, Megan, Rhiannon and Garrett.  Her great grandchildren Victoria, Brea, Noah, Austin, Abby and Rory.  She was pre-deceased by her great grandson Parker.   Shortly before her death she met her great-great grandchildren, Gideon and Kinsley. There will be a private service at Hynes Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Mountainside Residential Care, Margaretville, NY 12455.