Barbara R. Calkins Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara R. Calkins of Preston, Connecticut, born in Norwich, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 83, on October 15, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Newell Rist and Dorothea Rist (Stevens); her sisters, Ellen Perkins and Irma Rist; and her significant other Richard McKittrick (Dick).
She is survived by: her children, Julie Fox (Douglas) of Preston, Aaron Calkins (Maria) of Coventry, CT and Matthew Calkins of Preston; her grandchildren, Cody, Tyler Calkins, Bethany and Benjamin Jones; her niece Debbie Wasilewski; her nephews, George and Shane Perkins; and her extended family, Sharon Wadecki (Thomas) of Ledyard and Rick McKittrick (Kathleen) of Colorado.
The Calkins family would like to thank the Hospice Team of Hartford Healthcare at Home staff for the care and compassion given to Barbara during her illness and would prefer a donation in her memory to their organization (http://www.hartfordhealthcareathome.org).
