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Barbara R. Valder

By T.J. Woodward

Barbara R. Valder, age 80, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, December 25,  2018 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, surrounded by her devoted daughters. Barb was born November 19, 1938 in Batavia, to the late Lloyd (Anna Goldberg) Beckwith.  She is predeceased by her husband David, who passed away September 3, 2017.

Barb was a devoted housewife and mother. She worked at Grant’s Department Store and The Mill Outlet.   Barb suffered a stroke in 2000, which changed her whole life.  Dave became her caregiver and was always by her side.

Barb is survived by her two daughters, Jacquelyn (Daniel) Phillips & Jodi (David) Dedman all of Batavia; grandchildren, Sydney Phillips of Attica, Samantha Phillips of NYC, Aiden & Mackenzie Dedman of Batavia. A sister-in-law, Audrey Dial of Arizona.

There will be no prior calling hours or Funeral Service.

Memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence pleasvisit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.comArrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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