Barbara A. Palmer

FALLS VILLAGE — Barbara A. Palmer, 71, of 312 Music Mountain Road passed away on Nov. 8, 2025, in the company of her loving family, at the Village Green in Bristol Connecticut.She was born June 24, 1954 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Martin F. and Hazel (Markham) Palmer Sr.

From her early years at Wassaic State School to her most personal commitment, Barbara dedicated her life to others. She didn’t just retire; she embraced the full time calling of nurturing her beloved nieces and nephew. Her defining characteristic was the unwavering, lifelong support she provided to all members of her family.

Barbara was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Litchfield.

Barbara is survived by her sisters, Jane Martel and her husband John with whom she lived in Falls Village, Mary Ostrander of Massachusetts, and Cynthia Brown of Bristol; her brothers, Michael Palmer and his wife Susan of Falls Village, and Donald Palmer of Torrington.Barbara is also survived by her nieces, Lisa Lynch and her husband Harold of Falls Village, Tammy Martel of Canaan, Emily Downs and her husband Jeremy of Oakdale, Autumn Lynch of Falls Village, her nephew Matthew Lynch and Cassidy of Canaan and many other nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother, Martin R. Palmer and two sisters, Carol Tubbs and Diane Briska and half brother Martin F. Palmer Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, 118 Main Street, North Canaan, CT. 06018.Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Sand Road, North Canaan, CT.Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:30 p.m.Flowers may be sent or memorial donations may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church, 441 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT06759.