Obituary of William L. Barber

William L. Barber (Bill) passed away peacefully on June 7, 2015 with his family by his side. Born May 7, 1938 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Meredith and Hazel Barber. Bill was in the United States Navy for four years and later retired from Finch Pruyn Paper Mill after 31 years of service as a millwright. Bill enjoyed hunting, boating, and his camp. He also enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. Bill loved helping others. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his grandson, Jordon Tradd Barber. Survivors include his wife, Frances E. Barber of Saratoga Springs; his brother, Thomas Barber and wife Sharon, of Saratoga Springs; he also leaves behind his children, Sharon Hutchins and husband Larry of Westminster, MD, Bill Barber and his wife Susan of Hingham, MA, Timothy Barber and wife Cathryn of Moncks Corner, SC, Brian Barber and wife Robin of East Lebanon, ME, and Jamie Miller of Saratoga Springs, NY; grandchildren, Jeff Hutchins, Stephanie Wye, Andrew and Paul Barber, Matt and Krystal Barber, Tabbitha Orlando and Mike Barber, Zachary, Benjamin and Breanna Miller; four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone at the Wesley Nursing Home for the wonderful care, love and support they provided. A funeral service will be held at 1pm Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville. Burial will follow at 2pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY. Friends may call on Wednesday from 11-1pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Bill's memory may make donations in his memory to Wesley Nursing Home, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY.