Mrs. Barbara B. Rathbun Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara B. Rathbun, 85, a longtime resident of Pittsfield, passed away on September 29, 2021, after a long battle with dementia. She died peacefully at Wingate Residences in the Memory Unit. Barbara was born on April 7, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Myrtle Buck and was raised in several locations including Asheville, NC, Savannah GA and Heidelberg, Germany where her father was stationed as a Colonel in the Army. Barbara was married to William H. Rathbun, a GE Engineer, and raised four children together in N.J. and Massachusetts. She volunteered in Hillcrest Hospital and the Berkshire Museum, as well as babysitting her beloved grandchildren. She and her husband were active in their church communities of Zion's Lutheran, St. Mark's Catholic, and St. Helena's Episcopal Churches. She loved her family which included her many dogs and cats. She and her husband helped start and run the Blessing of the Animals at St. Helena's Chapel for many years. She is survived by her three daughters Anne Cross Rolland (David) of Greenwich, NY, Sharon DeGiorgis (Rick) of Hinsdale, and Elizabeth Cogswell (Brian) of Lee, her 11 Grandchildren Robyn, Addam, Jillian, Beth Anne, Richard, Tanya, Jason, Megan, Matthew, Will, and Rachel, and 9 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her son, Hal Rathbun. FUNERAL NOTICE- A private family service will be held at a later date. Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Barbara B. Rathbun

April 7, 1936 - September 29, 2021