Obituary, Barbara Jean Roux

STORMVILLE – Barbara Jean Roux, 73, died on May 17, 2019, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 12, 1947, in Middletown, Barbara was the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret (Egner) Roberts.

On October 30, 1966, Barbara married Jean Roux who survives at home. She is also survived by her children, Michael Roux, Renee Wagar and her husband Pete, and Sean Roux and his wife Angie; her grandchildren, Samantha, Ayden, Payton, and Preston; her step-grandchildren Peter and Ashley; her siblings and their spouses, Stephanie and Edward Gillen and Mark and Ginger Roberts; her uncle, Louie Egner; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Barbara was a lifelong member of the Stormville Fire Company of the East Fishkill Fire District. As an active member, she also was an officer in the Ladies Support Group and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.

She enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to cruises with family and friends. She was a proud member of the community where she liked to volunteer. Most importantly, she loved her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who loved to be tickled by her!

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4- 8 pm at  895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10 am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Stormville Fire Company.

Author: Harlem Valley News