Barbara L. Capwell, 81, Corfu - passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 8, 2019, after a short illness.
Barbara was born June 30, 1937, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Searls Kelsey. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Roy James Capwell, who passed away August 1, 2010 and her granddaughter Lisa Marie Capwell.
Barbara was a loving and devoted Christian farmwife, who worked alongside Dad. They loved life together, raising their children in such hardships, never losing their faith in the Lord through it all. She gave to those who needed, she loved so dearly and she touched so many that loved her. We will never forget Barb and Roy. They will live in our hearts forever.
Barb is survived by her six children, Thomas (Debbie) Capwell of Canaseraga, NY, Anthony (Darleen) Capwell of Corfu, Kathleen (Don) Reeb of Cosby, TN, Theodore (Lynn) Capwell of Halifax, VI, Katherine (John) George of Corfu and Kim (Mike) Lang of Batavia; 36 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; 4 sisters and 1 brother, Joanne (Harold) Hay of Batavia, Diane (Clarence) Little of Athens, AL, Suzanne (Roger) Van Buren of Forest, VI, Ralph (Elizabeth) Kelsey of Queensbury, NY and Christine (Toby) Farrel of Estes Park, CO; sister-in-laws, Margaret Vallese and Barbara Stimpson both of Ocala, FL. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Family and Friends may call Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 10 a.m. at North Darien Bible Church, 9762 Simonds Road, Corfu, NY 14036. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke, NY.
