Barrie Joan Kale passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Born on November 29, 1942, in Lawton, Oklahoma, she grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and lived most of her life in Lawrenceville.
Barrie graduated from Princeton High School and worked at Opinion Research Corporation and Princeton Radiology for many years. She was a longtime member of the Nassau Club and Present Day Club, where she held various roles. One of Barrie’s many talents was bringing people together; she had a unique gift for building meaningful relationships and inspiring a sense of belonging among everyone.
Barrie was a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church. Growing up, her family was active in the church, and she continued this tradition by participating in many programs and serving on countless committees.
Barrie was a loving, kind, and generous person to everyone. She thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and nurturing old friendships. Above all, she adored her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Known to her grandchildren as “Emmy,” Barrie was overjoyed when her great-granddaughter was named Emmeline “Emmy” Jane in her honor.
Barrie was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Kale, and brother-in-law, Ed Morris.
Surviving are daughter Lynn Brown (Jeff) and son Rob Chibbaro; grandchildren Eric Brown (fiancé Suzannah), Elizabeth Comisac (Michael), and Caroline Brown (fiancé Joseph), Derek and Alex Chibbaro; and great-granddaughter Emmeline “Emmy” Jane Comisac. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Beth Morris, a brother, Doug Kale (Wendy), and several nieces and nephews.
Barrie will be greatly missed by her family and countless number of friends.
A memorial service is scheduled at Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 a.m.
If you wish to donate in Barrie’s memory, a fund has been set up to benefit the NICU at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, where her great-granddaughter received excellent care. Please visit give.providence.org/inw/nicu and add Barrie’s name in the “tribute information,” or make a check out to Providence Inland Northwest Foundation, 101 W 8th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204.