Elizabeth A. Barry
- Aug 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
1939 - 2024
OBITUARY
Elizabeth Barry, 84, of Wappingers Falls, passed away August 21, 2024, at Hospice House in Hyde Park. Mrs. Barry, a life-long resident of Wappingers Falls, graduated from Wappingers Central School in 1957. She was known to family and friends as “Betty”. After high school, she was employed at Central Hudson in Poughkeepsie. She became a homemaker and caretaker for her family and then later in her life worked at Caldor of Wappingers Falls in the Domestics Department for 17 years. Kind and sweet, she had a great love of sewing, knitting, crocheting and baking; she was very creative. Without fail, she made all holidays a special celebration for her family.
Born in Manhattan on September 6, 1939, she was a daughter of Elizabeth (Riley) and Robert Heil. On February 26, 1960, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Wappingers Falls, she married James Michael Barry Jr.; Mr. Barry predeceased her in 2012.
Surviving her are her loving daughters: Beth Anne Barry (Michael King), Shannon Barry (Alexander Rainboth) and her loving son James Michael Barry, III (Monique Dauphin). Her oldest daughter, Mary Anne Barry predeceased her in 2004. In addition, Mrs. Barry’s brother, William Scofield and sister, Joan Kane also predeceased her. She is survived by many nieces nephews and cousins.
All services will be private. Arrangements are made under the Direction of Delehanty Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to: Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. If you wish to send an online condolence, please visit the website at www.hvhospice.org/donate-now.
DONATIONS
Memorial donations may be made to:
Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation
80 Washington Street, Suite 204
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Your mom Mrs. Barry will always hold a special place in my heart. You're my best friend Bethie and my heart goes with you. Miles will never separate us. Your mom sweet kind gentle. I love her. Plus she gave me one of my greatest gifts . You.
She will be greatly missed Bethie and I know that pain is hard on earth. No words for it. Only the promise of God that you WILL meet again. Mrs. Barry you are in the arms of Jesus. You are COMPLETELY healed. That is a vision from paradise. Let's hold tight to the memories. They remain. Love you Bethie. Always
Jane and Jon
My Deepest Sympathy Sissy!... Mama will never be forgotten from the very first day we connected she will always be in my heart and prayers to follow each and every day!!.. I love you guys and I will be truly miss her!!
Dear Barry Children,
I first met your Mom, (and Dad, and all of you) when I worked at the Wappingers Medical Group and later with Dr Schneider.
Bette was a very sweet gal, always smiling.
I saw her years later when she was a resident at St Simeon's. Our church used to do services there monthly and she would attend.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you say good-bye to your beloved Mom.
Sincerely,
Sue Hansen-Theiss
Dear Beth and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom who was a beautiful soul inside and out. I have been friends with Bette for over 70 years and I saddens my heart to know I won't see her anymore this side of Heaven. I take comfort now knowing she is with the love of her life and daughter Maryann in Heaven. Good bye my friend, thanks for being my friend all these years. Love Joanne!