Obituary of Barbara Snyder

Barbara Joyce Snyder 56, New Germany, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Monday, January 8, 2007, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born February 10, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Luella (Wentzel) Chase. Barbara lived for many years with chronic rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and lung problems, but this only slowed her down, it rarely stopped her from doing all the things she loved to do. She loved to sew and did a wide variety of crafts and enjoyed sharing them with her family and friends. She had a great love of music and enjoyed listening to music, singing and playing the piano. Barbara enjoyed going for drives and visiting her many friends and family. She was a member of Barss Corner Baptist Church where she was a member of the church choir and ladies auxiliary. She was a life member and past executive of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, New Germany. Barbara was involved in any activity in which her daughters participated, raising money and contributing ideas whenever necessary. She served as a community member of the former New Germany Rural High School Board of Trustees and School Advisory Council and was active in the NGRHS Alumni Association for many years. Over the years, she canvassed in her community and co-ordinated canvassing extensively through northern Lunenburg County for The Arthritis Society, helping to raise thousands of dollars. She won several community awards recognizing her volunteer contributions for the many different groups and organizations. Surviving are her husband, Richard; daughters, Nena Snyder, Toronto; Julie Snyder, Calgary; Angela Snyder (Galen Colp), Bridgewater; sister, Lorna (Horton) Trethewey, Middle Sackville; brothers, Ronald (Peggy) Chase, Alan (Janice) Chase, all of Barss Corner; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a nephew. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10, New Germany, with a Legion Auxiliary memorial service at 6:45 p.m. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday in Barss Corner Baptist Church, Rev. Jennifer Joudrey officiating. Private family burial in Barss Corner Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arthritis Society or Nova Scotia Lung Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.sweenysfuneralhome.com