Barbara Maloney

Barbara J. Maloney, 72

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 1:16pm

Barbara J. Maloney, formerly of John Hoft Road in Vineyard Haven, died on Jan. 12. She was 72.

She was born on August 26, 1950 in Hanover, N.H. in the hospital where her father started his medical practice. She grew up in Bedford, N.Y. and attended the University of Denver and Lesley College.

Barbara traveled extensively after college and lived in Sun Valley, Idaho before moving to the Vineyard in 1972. She was creative and athletic and enjoyed photography skiing, hiking and especially swimming. She was happiest in the ocean.

She will be dearly missed by her siblings: her brother William Maloney of Simsbury, Conn. and sister Kathryn Maloney Ross of York Harbor, Me. She was a devoted aunt to her three nieces and great-nieces and great-nephew.

She was predeceased by her parents Dr William and Marianne Maloney of York Harbor, Me. and her brother Andrew Maloney of Ketchum, Ida.

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Lisa Anderson, Maryland

I loved your wild spirit Barbara, beautiful you.

January 21, 2023 - 6:55pm

Jameson Redding , Truro , Mass

Yes , indeed , she was that true force of nature and one of the most beautiful and independently spirited women I have ever known , huge influence on me as a child . I lived , loved , loved her !

August 8, 2024 - 8:35pm

kristy kingsbury henshaw, wakefield and vineyard haven, ma

Barbara was a spark - she was warmer and brighter than sunshine - and always good company. She took wonderful care of my father in his last years, and could be counted on to encourage him to relate some tale of his wild adventures. He laughed a lot when she was around - they BOTH laughed a lot when she was around. Barbara was kind, smart, patient, quirky, and seemed to have lost none of the joy of childhood. Much that is good is missing from the world now that she is gone.

January 22, 2023 - 6:52pm

David Bennet, Marblehead, MA

Hello Kristy, I was saddened to hear of Barbara's death last year. Barbara was a classmate of mine at the Fox Lane School in Bedford, NY. We both graduated in 1968. We held a 50th reunion in 2018 and had tried unsuccessfully to contact Barbara about attending the event. I remember trying, unsuccessfully trying to contact her in the mid 70's about a 10th year reunion we were having in Mt. Cisco, NY, near Fox Lane. Perhaps you would be willing to share more information about Barbara so that I can inform former classmates about her. I can be reached via email, DLBENNET1@verizon.net, or cell @ 781-831-2656. I gather you live not far from me in Wakefield. I am located in Marblehead. Best Regards, David Bennet.

March 12, 2024 - 12:37pm

Carol Bradovchak , Avon , CT

I am beyond saddened by this news. Barb with someone who felt so deeply and keenly, I regret that we lost touch after I moved off the Vineyard. But she always held a special place in my heart.

January 22, 2023 - 6:52pm

Amy, Edgartown

Enjoyed my island interactions with Barbara over the years and sad to see that she has left us. Thoughts and prayers with the family

January 22, 2023 - 7:52pm

Frank Leonardo, Oak Bluffs

always a smile and always willing to lend a helping hand-she was my mom's health aide back in the early 90's and we were so lucky to have her in our lives.rest easy Barbara

February 17, 2023 - 8:49am

Greg Jones, San Clemente, California

I was 21 when I met Barbara in Sun Valley,Idaho. I was quite smitten. She was gorgeous. And a fabulous skier. I remember taking a trip with her to Jackson Hole to ski. It was a wonderful time. She was kind enough to let me stay with her at her parents house on my way to Europe a year later. I always wondered what happened to her and wished that I could find her again. I never did.

March 22, 2023 - 12:06am

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