CASWELL – F. Virginia “Ginny” Barnes, 75, wife of Garald F. Barnes, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 5, 2009, at a Caribou health care facility, after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Pembroke, daughter of the late Raymond and L. Virginia (Preston) Gove. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Asa and Emma Preston (Wilkens). She attended Franklin schools and graduated from high school in Morristown, N.J., and was married to Garald F. Barnes, Nov. 26, 1991. Family was most important to Ginny and she enjoyed numerous family celebrations and gathering throughout the years. Ginny also enjoyed cooking and baking, singing in the choir as a member of Limestone United Methodist Church and with Caswell Home Extension. She especially loved caring for her dog, Peanut and cat, Baby. Ginny will be remembered as a popular waitress at local restaurants in Calais and Kelley’s Restaurant, Limestone, and as a tender yet strong willed person. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Garald F. Barnes of Caswell; two sons, Edward Farrell and his wife, Vicki, of Calais and John Farrell and his wife, Lois, of Princeton; one daughter, Linda Farrell and her fiance, Omer Cropley Jr., of Brookton; one stepson, Brian Barnes of Homestead, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Beth Tilmont and her husband, Scott, of Limestone and Susan Barnes of Hooksett, N.H.; three sisters, Ramona Winters and her husband, Irvin, of Topsfield, Patti Quintivella and her husband, Nicholas, of Dover, N.J., and Barbara Hart and her husband, Jerry, of Huntington, Ind.; and one brother, John Elsmore of Florida. Virginia “Nanny” is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Limestone United Methodist Church, 52 Main St., Limestone, with Pastor Ellen Cleaves officiating. Private interment will take place in Pembroke at a later date. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held after the service in the church reception area. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Barnes to the Jefferson Cary Foundation, P.O. Box 89, Caribou, ME 04736 or Limestone United Methodist Church, 45 Burleigh Ave., Limestone, ME 04750. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield.
F. VIRGINIA ‘GINNY’ BARNES
