Barbara Lombardo Wilson Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Barbara Lombardo Wilson

1/15/1932 - 5/29/2012

Obituary For Barbara Lombardo Wilson

Barbara Lombardo Wilson of New Meadow Rd, Barrington died May 29th at home. She was the wife of J. Robert Wilson and the late Frank T. Lombardo. Born in Maine, a daughter of the late Dorothy and Ernest Gates. Mrs. Wilson was employed by the Diocese of Providence as office manager for the Office of Youth Ministry. She received the Directors Award at her retirement for her tireless work in youth ministry. During her tenure, she received the Mother Ann Seton Award, the St Anne and the Good Samaritan award from the Catholic Committee on Scouting. She was commissioned a lay minister for the Diocese in 1984 after completing a two year course of study. In addition, she was a certified youth minister and catechist. She was active in her parish, St Alexanders in Warren, serving as a parish secretary in 1978 and catechist for both youth and adult religious education programs. She wrote and executed the Preparation for Baptism Program which is used in several parishes today. She was a member of the Brown Community Learning in Retirement, co-coordinating seminars with her husband. She was a member of the Barrington Yacht Club and the East Passage Yachting Center. An avid golfer, she was a member of the Barrington Bogies and the Touissette Womens Golf League. She is survived by, three sons, John A., Daniel and Joseph Lombardo; four daughters, Maria Geoppo, Susan Grande, Dianne Andrews, and Judi Kupec; three stepchildren, Bruce and Susan Wilson and Carol Baldwin; 13 grandchildren and six step grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren and four siblings, Hubert, Lawrence, Dave and Gloria Gates. She was predeceased by three sisters, Kathryn Coleman, Jacqueline Reichert and Norma Arbour. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, where family will receive friends Friday, 4-8pm. Funeral Saturday, 9am from the funeral home, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St Alexander Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Alexander Church, 221 Main St, Warren, RI 02885 or McAuley House, 622 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907. wjsmithfh.com

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04/27/2021

Becky Coleman

Dear Cousins - I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. What a beautiful lady she was! Happy and full of life is how I will always remember her.....my mother's BEST FRIEND! I hold you all very close to my heart and keep you in my prayers as these next few days, weeks and months go by.....they will not be easy but you can take solice in knowing that your mom and dad are together again, along with my parents, Aunt Jackie, Uncle Red, Aunt Kay,and everyone else.....all having a GREAT time together - we are so lucky to have had them in our lives for as long as we did! Aunt Barbara lives on through each and every one of you....and through all of her beautiful grandchildren and greatgrandchildren! If you stay open to the signs, she will come to you and bring you peace and comfort when you least expect it.....keep the faith my dearest cousins and know that the power of God, family and love will see you through. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Cousin Michele
04/27/2021

Becky Coleman

Dear Lombardo Cousins.... So sorry to hear of the recent loss of your mother. She was a very special lady as all who knew her would attest. I will hold dear the many wonderful memories that I have of your mom and dad and the times when all of us cousins were together. What comes to mind was the time we were all together at a reunion at Grandmother Gates house. May you be comforted in knowing that Auntie is in a better place and that she is probably hanging out with her sisters and your dad. May His peace fill your hearts during this time of sadness.