Barbara, 88, of Bushnell’s Basin, New York, passed away on January 13, 2022, at the Fairport Baptist Home, Fairport, NY. Barbara was born in Honeoye Falls, New York, on January 20, 1933 to the late Joseph M. and Angela F. Byrnes. After spending some of her early childhood during the Great Depression in the Honeoye Falls area, she moved with her family to East Rochester following the passing of her father. She graduated from East Rochester High School, Class of 1951. Barbara then went on to receive a nursing degree at Genesee Hospital where she continued her career.
Barbara married Charles (Chuck) Busch on September 24, 1955 and lived in Greece, NY. where sons Mike and Bill were born. In 1964, they built a home in Bushnell’s Basin where Rick was born. Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends who benefitted from her boundless love as well as her delicious home cooking and baking. She appreciated good conversation and was an avid reader. She enjoyed crosswords, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening, refinishing antique furniture and working as a museum docent (guide) with Chuck. She was also an active member of St. John of Rochester Parish, Fairport, New York going back to when the parish was first established.
Barbara is survived by her three sons, Michael (Maureen) Busch, Stow, MA; William (Jennie) Busch, Carthage, NY; and Richard (Elaine) Busch, Livonia, NY; and her seven grandchildren; Michael Joseph (Carly), Sean, Rachel (Noah), Jonathan, Emily, Josh, Mackenzie and great-granddaughter, Madelynn. She is also survived by her sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Gaudion and Joanne (Jack) Fisher and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Busch and brother-in-law, Richard Gaudion.
Calling Hours Thursday January 20, 4-6PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Mass Friday January 21, 12PM at St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport.
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5 responses to “Busch, Barbara Byrnes”
Barabara and Chuck were good, kind, generous friends. It was always a joy whenever we would meet them. We will pass on that joy to all whom we know and love, as a testimony of our esteem for both of them. May Barbara rest in peace and enjoy the company of God and the Angels.
If there is such as a “front row seat in heaven” Barbara and Chuck are there! Outstanding couple,so kind and generous.
We so much enjoyed her sense of humor and her kind and loving ways. May she Rest In Peace.
Barb and chuck were, indeed, special folk. I was privileged to call them friends. W always enjoyed great conversations when the opportunity [resented itself. I will miss her..
I used 2 see Barbara walking in the halls of the Baptist Home. I did not realize that she was also a nurse as I was. We would have been able to talk about the old days
when we were student nurses.Chuck was on the same floor as my husband was for awhile & I always enjoyed his humor & good spirit. I was glad to have known both of them. They were a very devoted couple.