Obituary of Barbara Blindt Gavin

Barbara Blindt Gavin, born November 3, 1941 in West Orange, New Jersey to George and Beatrice (Schrump) Blindt passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was 81 years old.

Barbara was a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. Barbara lived most of her life in Tewksbury, New Jersey where she raised her family with her beloved husband of fifty years Edward Browne Gavin.

Barbara was truly an amazing mother, wife, grandmother, and friend to many. She was extremely devoted to those she loved. Barbara enjoyed her summers in Normandy Beach, New Jersey and traveling with family and friends. Known for her empathy, love, and patience she will be greatly missed and will live on in many of the lives she has touched.

Barbara is survived by her loving children, Edward Gavin and his wife Kristina, Peter Gavin and his wife Giulia, daughter Jane Campbell and her husband Bill, sisters Judy and Janet Blindt and her cherished grandchildren Liam, Gavin, Scarlett, Truman and Barbara.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, December 18th at St. Bernard’s Church, 88 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.