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5-20-11
Virginia Barrett, 86; Longtime, Dependable AT&T Operator
ONEONTA – Virginia Barrett, 86, of Oneonta, who never missed a day of work in 34 years as an AT&T operator, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Fox Hospital.
She was born Jan. 19, 1925, in Andes, the daughter of the late Louis W. and Carrie (Davis) Barrett. She grew up there and graduated from Andes Central School, moving to Oneonta at age 21.
Ginny worked at Bresee’s Department Store for a short time before joining AT&T Telephone as a telephone operator.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her brother, Bruce E. Barrett of Austin, Texas; a sister-in-law, Marge Barrett of Windsor, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Bernard, Al and Ransom Barrett; and one sister, Ella Robinson.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 17, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Rockwell, retired Methodist minister, officiating. Burial will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
5-20-11
Natalie (Bunny) Laidlaw, 96
COOPERSTOWN – Natalie (Bunny) Laidlaw passed away quietly at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home on Monday May 9, 2011.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Laidlaw, and two sons, Arthur E. Laidlaw Jr. and Robert E. Laidlaw, four grandchildren Sarah L. Wilde, Katherine B. Laidlaw, Natalie E. Laidlaw and Wylie A. Laidlaw, and great-granddaughter Malin H. Wilde.
Natalie was born on March 27, 1915, in Worcester, Mass. She attended Bancroft School and later graduated from Bradford Junior College.
While living in New Hampshire, she was very active in the Girl Scouts. After moving to Cooperstown, she became involved in the Susquehanna SPCA and was a member of the Lake & Valley Garden Club.
Natalie and her husband, Art, were also members of the Cooperstown Country Club.
Natalie was employed as a research technician at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital for many years.
There will be no calling hours. A service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service.
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