Barbara Ann Arnold

NORTH CANAAN — Barbara Ann Arnold, 82, a 10-year resident of North Canaan and formerly of Norfolk, died peacefully at her home in North Canaan on Jan. 13, 2015.Mrs. Arnold was a certified nurse’s aide at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan for more than 20 years.Born April 4, 1932, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Hazel (Frick) and Michael Kinney. She attended local schools. On Jan. 22, 1956, in Millerton, she married William A. Arnold. Mr. Arnold died on April 28, 1981.Barbara was an avid NASCAR race fan and also enjoyed watching the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team. She also loved country music and enjoyed attending concerts whenever she could.Barbara is survived by her three daughters, Donna Speed and her companion, Todd Boibeaux, of North Canaan, Leta Hosier of Plainville, Conn., and Lee Marie Arnold of Vermont; two grandchildren, Melissa Crowley and her husband, Ray, of Pine Plains and John Speed of North Canaan; and a dear friend, Edna Neubauer of Forestville, Conn.In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was also predeceased by her grandson, Paul J. PrindleFuneral services were held at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton on Jan. 18. Burial will be at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546 or the American Cancer Society, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708. To send an online condolence, go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.