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Carey, Barbara B.

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Fairport- Barbara Bennett Carey passed away peacefully, February 16, 2025.

Barbara was the daughter of the late William and Beryl Bennett.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 74 years, William Carey, her son Michael Carey and grandson, Jason Blair.

Barbara was born June 27, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY.

After graduating Endicott High School, Barbara went on to study at SUNY Cortland earning her Bachelor’s degree in 1950.  It was at Cortland where she met her husband, Bill Carey, beginning a loving, family journey that would take them from Cortland to Waterloo, NY, then Pittsford and Fairport.

Barb had a passion for all sports and was a good athlete in her own right.  She enjoyed a long career as a physical education instructor in the Pittsford Schools. There she also coached the Pittsford Mendon girls’ tennis team, accumulating more than 100 wins by the time of her retirement in 1986.  Following her retirement, Barbara began a successful career in real estate.

Barb is survived by her sister, Joan Kelly, her daughter, Elizabeth Carey. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Laurel Posadny and her husband, Scott, Michael Carey and his wife, Kaitlin, Carie Garlock, and Douglas Blair (Treena), as well as greatgrandchildren, Brianna, Alivia, Talen, Rilee, Mikey, Tayler, Jacob, Ethan, and Marley. She is additionally survived by her niece, Jen Ullman (Neal) nephews, John Wicks (Sue), and Jim Wicks (Kristi) and many great nieces & nephews.

Barb’s funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30am Saturday, March 15th at St. Catherine of Siena in Mendon, NY. Burial will be private at a later date.

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5 responses to “Carey, Barbara B.”

  1. Gail Mann Avatar
    Gail Mann

    Barb was an amazing person, kind and humorous, She was so supportive of all the athletic programs at Naz. I feel confident Bill was waiting for her with open arms. They are together again, as it should be. RIP Barb. You left a lasting legacy.

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  2. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    I was privileged to be Barb’s neighbor at Georgetown. I have many fond memories of meeting her at the pool and spending time with her in the water. She was also in charge of Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby betting squares…telling us how to pick our squares with all of us hoping our dollar would be a winner. 😃 So many good times at social events and watching her with her great grandkids. What a full life she had.. now she will be back with Bill.

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  3. Carole Hoffman Avatar
    Carole Hoffman

    Gosh..it seemed like yesterday we all enjoyed swimming at the Georgetown Commons Swimming pool, when Barb would show up daily adorned with her many swim suits. (She told me she had many!!). Not sure where the years have gone…but they certainly have elapsed!

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  4. Patricia O'Shea Avatar
    Patricia O’Shea

    My condolences to Barbara’s family. Always enjoyed chatting with her and Bill at some of the Georgetown activities.

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  5. Margaret Frank Avatar
    Margaret Frank

    Sorry to hear about the passing of Barbara. My parents, Jack and Vonie Hennessy, were neighbors of Barbara and Bill for many years at Georgetown Commons. I had many conversations with both Barbara and Bill over the years standing behind their garages at Georgetown! They were good neighbors to my parents.

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