Barbara Jeanne Kingsbury Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Brentwood, NH- Barbara Jeanne Kingsbury, 69, of Brentwood, formerly of Waterbury VT, died peacefully at her home on March 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1947 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of the late Richard and Agnes (Metayer) Orfield. Barb grew up in Waterbury, VT graduating from Waterbury High School in 1965. Following graduation, Barbara married her high school sweetheart and husband of 50 years Larry Kingsbury. The young couple lived briefly in Columbus, OH while Larry was in the service. Then in 1969 they moved back to Waterbury for a number of years, before moving to Brentwood to be close to their daughter and grandson, where they made their home since 2010. Mrs. Kingsbury first worked as a copywriter for Radio Vermont WDEV and later the Charles E Merrill Publishing Company in Ohio. Returning to Vermont, she then worked for the Vermont Tax Department, but most recently worked as a devoted Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner at the Vermont Department for Children and Families, retiring in 2009. She was an active longtime member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury. Barb was passionate about cooking and was an amazing crafter, sewer, and painter. Music was an important part of her life. She sang in the church choir, played the piano and enjoyed listening to classical music. Family was the most important thing to her, always putting their needs before her own. Raising her daughter Elisa Beth with her husband Larry was her proudest accomplishment. Her grandson Richard brought her the greatest joy. Barb enjoyed spending time with friends and was thankful for the many visits, cards, and gifts sent that made her feel loved and appreciated. Everyone enjoyed her quick wit and contagious laugh. She will be remembered for her generosity to all and her ability to make everyone she met feel special. She had a positive outlook on life, often finding the beauty in every situation. Those close to her know she endured hardships with grace and dignity. Barb loved her cats Simon and Yoda. These two beloved animals provided her with companionship and joy. She is survived by her husband Larry Kingsbury of Brentwood; daughter Elisa Beth Kingsbury and Significant other Randy Martin of Epping; grandson Richard Croteau of Epping; step granddaughters, Rebekah and Savannah Martin both of Indianapolis, IN; brother Donald Orfield of Bushkill, PA; sister-in-law Mary Lou Orfield-Coleman of Green, NJ; beloved Aunt Pearl of Hyde Park, VT; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends including Georgeanne Baker of Waterbury, VT and John Foley of Dover. Visiting hours will be from 12 to 2 PM on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in the Remick and Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2 PM in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Rockingham VNA & Hospice, c/o Community Relations: Attention Vivian Brown, Exeter Hospital, 5 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH 03833 or Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, PO Box 459, South Hero, VT 05486.

Barbara Jeanne Kingsbury

March 1, 1947 - March 14, 2016