Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Read. She was married to the late Vern Eckhart of Wilson Creek, WA. She leaves four children: Evan Eckhart of Oakdale, CT; Brin Keena of Westerly, RI; Erin Eckhart of Westerly, RI and Brett Eckhart of Waterford, CT. She leaves eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a brother, Charles J. Read, of Richmond, Rhode Island.
Barbarann devoted a lifetime caring for the needs of all creatures great and small and served as president of the Animal Welfare League of New London County for many years.
Her parents moved from New Haven to New London in 1939 and Barbarann attended Winthrop School, St. Mary School, Jennings Junior High School and was graduated from Williams and Memorial Institute in 1947.
She contributed administrative skills to several businesses, most recently serving in area real estate offices. Upon retiring, Barbarann turned her humane nature to caring for the elderly.
A private service was conducted by the family.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Charles Read at [email protected].
Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Animal Welfare League, PO Box 1760, Groton, CT 06340.
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