Marlene Barker
Margaret Barker died Nov. 23, surrounded by family members.
Born and raised in Beacon, Margaret was the daughter of Andrew and Victoria Lucas. She attended St. John’s School and graduated from Beacon High School, where she met Hank Barker. They were married for 71 years before his death in March.
Margaret worked at Grant’s Department Store in Beacon, the Texaco Research Center and the Fishkill Health Related Center, but her passion blossomed in retirement when she created M’s Creations, specializing in silk floral arrangements. Margaret was a longtime parishioner of St. Joachim-St. John the Evangelist Church and active in its women’s parish club.
One of Margaret’s greatest joys was spending time with Hank and their family at their Lake Gaston, North Carolina, home. She also played banjo alongside Hank and his guitar in their Irish folk group, The Black Velvet Band.
Margaret’s family cherished the special holiday celebrations she orchestrated, filled with their favorite foods and heartfelt traditions. Her grandchildren fondly remember staying up late playing games with her, while her great-grandchildren adored her cuddles and loving attention.
Margaret is survived by her daughters, Victoria (Brian Snyder), Rosanne Callahan, Margaret (Kevin Baccomo) and Sandra (David Grohosky); her sister, Mary Goodall; her grandchildren, Sean Callahan (Ana Chang), Daryl Callahan (Christine), Kirstin Ramsay (Brian Marick), Christopher Baccomo (Brittany), Nicole Ramsay, Eric Baccomo, Morgan Boone (Larry), Taylor Snyder and Britni Hollinghurst (Branden) and great-grandchildren, Madison, Laila, Liam, Amadea, Kyle, Alexander, Braxton, Pierson and Brooklyn, and a baby girl due in March 2025.
Her siblings, Rose Haight and Edward Lucas; great-grandsons, William and Ian; sisters-in-law Lorraine Lucas and Linda Lagoy; and brothers-in-law John Goodall and Bob Lagoy, died earlier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Joachim Church, 51 Leonard St. in Beacon. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
Marlene Pavlovic (1941-2024)
Marlene G. Pavlovic, 83, died Nov. 22 at her home.
Born March 17, 1941, in Beacon, she was the daughter of Dr. J.L. and Wilma (Standish) Goodwin. On Aug. 13, 1961, at St. John the Evangelist Church, she married Gary Pavlovic.
Marlene had worked as a teacher for the Beacon school district for 17 years until her retirement in 1997. After retirement, she and Gary traveled the world many times.
In addition to her husband, Marlene is survived by her daughters, Laurie Dyno, Kim Pavlovic and Victoria Pavlovic Stewart; her son, Thomas Pavlovic; her sister, Patricia D’Angelo of Beacon; and her grandchildren, Austin Dyno, Tyler Dyno, Ashleigh Pavlovic, Liam Pavlovic, Lincoln Stewart, Hayden Pavlovic and Mitchell Stewart.
Her siblings, Dr. Thomas Goodwin and Karen Shebanie, died earlier.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
