- Date Of Birth: July 30, 1941
- Date Of Death: March 2, 2021
- State: Illinois
Barbara Ann Leonard, age 79, of St. Charles, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
She was born July 30, 1941, in Chicago, the daughter of Matt and Lottie (Ulanski) Goldyn.
Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Barb helped run the family grocery store on Torrence Ave. She initially attended Alverno College then transferred to St. Joseph Rensselaer, where she earned a degree in education and met her husband, Tom. She and Tom were married for 54 years.
She taught 4th and 5th grade full-time for three years, and then while raising her family, Barb taught as a substitute teacher for grades K – 8 for over 20 years. She also volunteered many hours passing on her faith by teaching CCD and RCIA.
Barb loved her grandchildren! She would send notes and cards through the mail with articles from anything about a new recipe to the release of a Harry Potter book or movie. One time, she re-gifted a puzzle because she couldn’t quite get Hedwig figured out and wanted her grandkids to give it a try.
Crochet, which she learned from her mother, was a passion for Barb. There are many blankets in the family and homes of friends.
She spent many hours in the kitchen.
Barb enjoyed feeding the birds and working alongside Tom in their yard. Together they were meticulous.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert.
