Anastasia Haldis Barber

Anastasia was born October 8, 1925 the daughter of the late John Haldis and Persephone Bekris Jasimas and lived a full and happy life.

She is survived by her three children; Persephone Dawn Rizzuto of NM, Charles B. Barber and his wife Joan of New London and John A. Barber and his wife Darla of Jamestown, RI; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren all who gave her great joy and many happy times. In addition she is survived by brother Adonis (Tony) Haldis of Niantic and step-brother Stephen Fredas of NY as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Charlie and her boy Josh, her only grandson, sister Penelope Galligan , son-in-law Rob Rizzuto and her step-brother John Fredas.

She was proud of her Greek heritage and loved to travel. Anastasia was a dancer at heart and loved all kinds of music, especially her grandson Joshs and Billie Holiday. She owned and operated Miss Ann’s dance studio for many years and was a teacher and mentor to scores of young dancers. In retirement she traveled with her husband finally settling in Melbourne Beach Florida. A true “snowbird” winters were spent in sunny Florida and summers in Norwich, CT. She was a prolific knitter, a practiced seamstress and weaver and sewed many outfits for her girls, making many of her own dresses. She never missed a shopping trip and loved to play cards with her friends especially Pinochle.

In our hearts we know she is still dancing.

A calling hour will be held Saturday July 5 at 10 AM at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360 follow by an 11 am service and burial at Maplewood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to WAMO on weallmoveon.org or to WAMO, C/O Maggie LeClerc, 10 Iron Horse Terrace, North Kingstown, RI 02852.

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