Barbara J Umphlett 23 JUN 1943 - 2 JAN 2022 North Stonington - Barbara (Umphlett) Robert, 78, of North Stonington died peacefully 2 January 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfred L. Robert Jr. for over 52 years. Born in Westerly, R.I., on 23 June 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Swain) Umphlett. Barbara worked as a cook in the North Stonington Elementary School Hot Lunch Program for over 30 years, serving meals to generations of children in the community before her retirement. She was an avid New York Yankees Fan “GO YANKEES”! and also enjoyed feeding the birds, especially the hummingbirds, flowers and gardening at her home in North Stonington. Barbara loved her home on Yawbux Valley Road, where she would welcome the local community in to have coffee and discuss the current topic of the day. She will be sadly missed by her four children and their spouses, Donald Robert and Hiram Lorenzen of New York City, Susan Viele, Darren L. and Jane Robert and Damien A. and Sarah Robert, all of North Stonington. She was the loving grandmother of Stephanie Taylor, Mackenzie Robert, Christine Viele, Marley Robert, Zoe Robert, Lydia Robert and Laura Robert; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Austin, Annabell, Brayden and Scarlet. She also leaves her sisters and brothers, Jo-Ann Schmidt, Debra McGowan, Gary Umphlett, Larry Umphlett and Dennis Umphlett. She was the sister of the late Carol McMahon and Thomas Umphlett. The Robert family will greet relatives and friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 January 2022, at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main Street, Westerly, RI. A graveside service will follow the calling hour at 1:30 p.m. at Pendleton Hill Cemetery, Pendleton Hill Rd. (corner of Wyassup and Pendleton Hill Rds.), North Stonington. Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the North Stonington Education Foundation, 298 Norwich Westerly Rd., North Stonington, CT 06359. For online condolences, visit www.Buckler-johnston.com. New London, Connecticut The Day 06 Jan 2022 Page B3 Obituary for Barbara's (Umphlett) Robert [Birth: 23 JUN 1943 - Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA] [Death: 2 JAN 2022 - North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA] ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara J Umphlett, born 23 Jun 1943 in Westerly, Rhode Island, died 2 Jan 2022 in North Stonington, Connecticut. She was survived by children, grandchildren, and siblings. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service was held 8 Jan 2022 at Pendleton Hill Cemetery, North Stonington. ## Transcript Barbara J Umphlett 23 JUN 1943 - 2 JAN 2022 North Stonington - Barbara (Umphlett) Robert, 78, of North Stonington died peacefully 2 January 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfred L. Robert Jr. for over 52 years. Born in Westerly, R.I., on 23 June 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Swain) Umphlett. Barbara worked as a cook in the North Stonington Elementary School Hot Lunch Program for over 30 years, serving meals to generations of children in the community before her retirement. She was an avid New York Yankees Fan “GO YANKEES”! and also enjoyed feeding the birds, especially the hummingbirds, flowers and gardening at her home in North Stonington. Barbara loved her home on Yawbux Valley Road, where she would welcome the local community in to have coffee and discuss the current topic of the day. She will be sadly missed by her four children and their spouses, Donald Robert and Hiram Lorenzen of New York City, Susan Viele, Darren L. and Jane Robert and Damien A. and Sarah Robert, all of North Stonington. She was the loving grandmother of Stephanie Taylor, Mackenzie Robert, Christine Viele, Marley Robert, Zoe Robert, Lydia Robert and Laura Robert; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Austin, Annabell, Brayden and Scarlet. She also leaves her sisters and brothers, Jo-Ann Schmidt, Debra McGowan, Gary Umphlett, Larry Umphlett and Dennis Umphlett. She was the sister of the late Carol McMahon and Thomas Umphlett. The Robert family will greet relatives and friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 January 2022, at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main Street, Westerly, RI. A graveside service will follow the calling hour at 1:30 p.m. at Pendleton Hill Cemetery, Pendleton Hill Rd. (corner of Wyassup and Pendleton Hill Rds.), North Stonington. Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the North Stonington Education Foundation, 298 Norwich Westerly Rd., North Stonington, CT 06359. For online condolences, visit www.Buckler-johnston.com. New London, Connecticut The Day 06 Jan 2022 Page B3 Obituary for Barbara's (Umphlett) Robert [Birth: 23 JUN 1943 - Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA] [Death: 2 JAN 2022 - North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Barbara J Umphlett | |-------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 78 years | | Birth | 23 June 1943; Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA | | Death | 2 January 2022; North Stonington, New London, Connecticut,USA | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------| | Barbara J Umphlett | Decedent | North Stonington, Connecticut | | Wilfred L. Robert Jr. | Husband (predeceased) | [Not stated] | | Thomas Umphlett | Father (predeceased) | [Not stated] | | Barbara (Swain) Umphlett | Mother (predeceased) | [Not stated] | | Donald Robert | Child | New York City, New York | | Hiram Lorenzen | Child-in-law | New York City, New York | | Susan Viele | Child | North Stonington, Connecticut | | Darren L. Robert | Child | North Stonington, Connecticut | | Jane Robert | Child-in-law | North Stonington, Connecticut | | Damien A. Robert | Child | North Stonington, Connecticut | | Sarah Robert | Child-in-law | North Stonington, Connecticut | | Stephanie Taylor | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Mackenzie Robert | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Christine Viele | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Marley Robert | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Zoe Robert | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Lydia Robert | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Laura Robert | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Austin | Great-grandchild | [Not stated] | | Annabell | Great-grandchild | [Not stated] | | Brayden | Great-grandchild | [Not stated] | | Scarlet | Great-grandchild | [Not stated] | | Jo-Ann Schmidt | Sister | [Not stated] | | Debra McGowan | Sister | [Not stated] | | Gary Umphlett | Brother | [Not stated] | | Larry Umphlett | Brother | [Not stated] | | Dennis Umphlett | Brother | [Not stated] | | Carol McMahon | Sister (predeceased) | [Not stated] | | Thomas Umphlett | Brother (predeceased) | [Not stated] | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Publication Details Publication: The Day Location: New London, Connecticut Date: 06 Jan 2022 Page: B3 ## Other Relevant Information Obituary for Barbara's (Umphlett) Robert. Donations may be made to the North Stonington Education Foundation, 298 Norwich Westerly Rd., North Stonington, CT 06359. For online condolences, visit www.Buckler-johnston.com.