Geraldine “Gerry” Beam Barnard ~ August 1, 2015

Hemlock: August 1, 2015 at age 93. Predeceased by husband Ralph in 1984, grandson Christopher, and brother Edward Beam Sr. Survived by children; Barbara (Louis) Gerolami of Bloomfield, Nancey (Timothy) Wilbur of Shortsville, Peter (Linda) Barnard and Solon (Donna) Barnard both of Hemlock. 7 grandchildren. 6 great grandchildren. Many nieces & nephews.

Gerry was a graduate of Grove City College and Syracuse University. She taught music in Romulus, Sitka, AK, Oneida, Wayland and Livonia. She was a member of the Honeoye United Church of Christ and Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International.

Friends may call Friday, August 7th from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye. Services will be held Saturday at 1pm at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, Route 20A, Honeoye. Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ, PO Box 127, Honeoye, NY, 14471 or to the Honeoye Public Library, PO Box 70, Honeoye, NY, 14471. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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6 thoughts on “Geraldine “Gerry” Beam Barnard ~ August 1, 2015

  1. Dear Solon, Nancy, Barbara and Peter —

    My sincere sympathy to you all. I will certainly miss Gerry sitting in her chair on the front porch of the cottage over the years. Then I would walk over for a friendly chat and get caught up on all the family doings.

    With Warmest Regards
    Rosemary (Hamilton) Lehman

  2. My Sympathy to all the family. I have fond memories of Gerry when she was our choir director

  3. Mrs.G.Barnard Will Be Miss Dearly!
    I Grew Up With Respect To All Of My
    Teachers back in Grade School!
    Love her Ways she Taught Us Music 73-77 Elementary School!
    GOD Bless Her Family & Prayers R With You All!

  4. Our sincere condolences to all of Gerry’s family. We remember Gerry fondly and have many wonderful memories of working with here at LCS.

    Phil and Sue Schedlbauer

  5. Gerry was our colleague at Wayland. Our remembrance of her was of a friendly, happy, and charming person and teacher. Our sincere sympathy to all who loved her and will miss her. God bless Gerry and God bless her family. Bob and Rosie

  6. Dear Barbara, Nancey, Peter, Solon and families,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom helped instilled a love of music in me. I remember being in her music classes at LCS and I also remember playing with you occasionally when we were children. I enjoyed being her colleague when I taught at LCS.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

    Love and Light,
    Judy Long

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