Obituary: Barbara Ann Nobles, 89, Of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT — Barbara Ann Nobles passed away on April 24, 2024.

Barbara was born on May 31, 1934, in Mohawk New York daughter of Adelbert Brown and Elizabeth (Wynn) Brown. She graduated from Mohawk High School in 1952 where she found her love of music. Barb continued her education in Boston at Katherine Gibbs College. Barbara married her first husband Edward C. Baker in 1956 and had three children Toby, Diana and Matthew. In this period of her life Barb directed and produced musical productions to the delight of everyone involved. Her family moved to Danbury in 1966. She and Ed divorced during this time.

She found her second beloved family in the people of the King Street United Church of Christ and the love of her life, Ray A. Nobles.

Barbara married Ray in 1987 and her family was increased by two with the addition of Crista and Kyle Nobles. Barbara loved holidays and hosted her large family with fun gatherings where sitting at the table debating, discussing and laughing was encouraged and enjoyed by all. Her house was decorated each holiday to the delight of her grandchildren.

Her children and her church were her life. Barb participated in every aspect of church life: deacon, Adult Fellowship, she hosted many Women’s Society Christmas parties, volunteered at Dorothy Day, helped at Lasagna Dinners, but her most joy came from the music. Directing the Adult and Junior Choirs, Adult and Junior Bell choirs, Christmas pageants, and "shows:" variety shows, children’s productions, an occasional chorale. Barbara and Ray loved traveling, cruises, and exploring the states using all of their time-shares. Alaska, New Orleans, Florida, Maine were their favorites.

Barbara lost her beloved husband Ray of 19 years in 2006. She was predeceased by her brothers, William Brown (Bette) and Robert Brown. Her sister-in-law Rosemary Brown has been a constant and comforting friend for all of Barb’s life. She is survived by her children Toby (Mary) Baker, Matthew (Pam) Baker, Diana (Dennis) Davis, Kyle (Janet) Nobles, and Crista (Mark) Woolley; and her grandchildren, Ahja Rowe, Elyssa (Sean) Moran, Katie (Adam) Brockway, Megan Davis, Michelle (Daniel) Wright, Steffen Nobles, Tess Nobles, Bryan Woolley, and Kyla Woolley; and her great-grandchildren, Ariene, Adelie, Anistasia, Skyler, Hadley, Emily, Cooper, and James.

Barbara always had a song in her heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to King Street United Church of Christ.

The family expresses deep gratitude for the loving care provided by her Maplewood family over the last 3 years.

There will be a celebration of life service at King Street United Church of Christ 201 South King St. Danbury CT on May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Interment will be at a date to be determined.