Barbara E. Macey

Barbara was born Oct. 11, 1943, in Wilkes Barre, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Eva Ladrie Berdy. In March of 1996, at the Assembly of God Church in Pembroke, she married Daniel R. Macey, who survives.

Barbara was a graduate of Pembroke High School in Corfu. After raising her family, she worked as a teacher’s aide in the Pembroke School District. Barbara then worked at the Batavia Nursing Home as a CNA for several years before retiring.

Barbara was a devoted Christian who enjoyed reading, taking long rides and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and her cats.

Barbara was a loving mother and wife; her children were her pride and joy. She had a beautiful life woven with love, resilience and laughter. Her legacy of kindness will live on through her family.

Along with her loving husband, Daniel, Barbara is survived by; five children: twins, Laurie A. Clarke of Batavia and Bernadette M. “Beanie” (Joe) Barnes of Des Moines IA; Angela R. (Jerry) Magras of Orlando Florida; Tina V. (John) Gilson of Laurens SC; and Charles B. Macey; four grandchildren: Christopher Clarke, Jennifer Clarke, Christopher (Ashley) Hicks and Nicole (Tyler) Weissinger; four great grandchildren: Eli, Aiden, Cleo Weissinger and Andrew Hicks, a sister, Carol Hendershott of Batavia; and close friend, Winnie Wawrzyniak and her son, Norman.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph. Online condolences may be made at https://www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com/

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to an animal shelter or library of the donor’s choice.