Barbara Bremer Butler, New Jersey Obituary

Barbara Bremer

<p>BREMER, Barbara (Schreefer)</p><p><br></p><p>Barbara died peacefully at Chilton Hospital on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving husband of 63 years William, and three of her 4 living children. William G. from East Greenwich, RI., Thomas (Laksanara) from Bear, DE. and Margaret (Scott) Patterson from Mendham, NJ., her daughter Mary (Agostino) Morelli is from Hernando, FL.</p><p><br></p><p>Barbara is survived by her ten adored grandchildren, Kalista, Maverick, Venita, Nicha, Jolaine, Mark, Augie Jr., Alicia, Jesse, and Matthew. Her sister Virginia Tippins of Jacksonville, FL., Bill’s sister Hildegard Heinz (Thomas), Dorothy O’Shea (Joseph), Hubert (Jean) Bremer, Bill’s twin sister, Elizabeth Albers, as well as many nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>Barbara was predeceased by her two sons, Joseph (12/3/1959) and Robert Anthony (12/31/1966), her grandson Joseph Patrick, and her brother Harold (Catherine) Williams of Tucson, AZ.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Barbara was a registered nurse who graduated from St. Peter’s School of Nursing in New Brunswick. She worked at St. Peter’s Hospital, Holy Name Hospital, and the V.A. Hospital in East Orange. She was a full time stay at home mom who loved to volunteer especially at DePaul High School. You knew “Mrs. Bremer” was there, the clinic was always full even with the principal SR Patricia visiting, they loved her. She was the mom to many friends, driving them to many functions and gifted in consoling them.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Barbara had such a creative mind and had so many talents; carpentry, electrical, master gardener, remembered mostly for her tomatoes and cucumbers, building bridges, picnic tables, brick patio stones, paths, terraces, and a chimney.</p><p><br></p><p>Barbara saved many lives; she kept a baby alive for 24 hours, saved her husband when he was misdiagnosed in the hospital many years ago, saved a neighbor from drowning and saved her sister who was bleeding after an operation. She was a celebrity, with compassion that showed no bounds even in high pregnancy with our soon to be born daughter Mary Barbara, 61 years ago, she was pictured on the front page of the NY Daily News holding an abandoned girl.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Barbara belonged to numerous senior clubs, Wanaque, Bloomingdale, and Pompton Plains. She was loved by many and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her sweetness and her gorgeous blue eyes and curly hair, but most of all for the love of her family and many friends. We all love you mom.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 2:00pm-5:00pm at the Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ. A funeral mass will be offered on Friday, January 27, 2023, 11:30 am at St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church, 65 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ. Final disposition will be private.<br></p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad, Butler, NJ.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>www.triborofirstaidsquad.org</p><p>OR</p><p>Send Donations to<br></p><p>Tri-Boro First Aid Squad Inc.</p><p>P.O. Box 222</p><p>Butler, New Jersey 07405</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><iframe width="512" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/9SSXBJ4HC2Z5QLQ8" scrolling="no" height="330" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true" class="ts_player"></iframe></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br></p>
November 26, 1932 - January 22, 202311/26/193201/22/2023
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Joan Gilberti
February 3, 2023
So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. We shared many happy occasions in the years I spent living in Morse Lakes. My condolences to all the family and may she rest in eternal peace!
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Carol and Peter Bennett
January 30, 2023
Dear Uncle Bill, Sorry we were unable to attend the service for Aunt Barbara. I hope she would like to have a tree planted in her memory.

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Anonymous
January 26, 2023
May this tree offer comfort to the Bremer family as a reflection on all that has grown under Barbara's lifelong care for others and of nature.

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Barbara Bremer. Plant a tree

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Ed & Princess Patti Hmelovsky
January 26, 2023
Barbara was the grande dame of Morse Lakes. She was a fixture of the community and in my humble opinion quite the character. She was very charming and we always had a laugh together. She was a tough cookie and a gentle soul. We loved and will miss her dearly. Our memori... Continue Reading
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With sympathy, Steve Morgan
January 25, 2023
I am very sorry for the loss your family has suffered. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ginger, Janice, James and Jeanine
January 25, 2023
In loving memory, we will miss you Barbara.
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Cathy Gurbisz
January 25, 2023
A candle was posted for Barbara Bremer.
A candle was posted for Barbara Bremer.
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Cathy Gurbisz
January 25, 2023
Dear Bill and Barbara's family, Sorry for your loss of such a beautiful spirit. I had the great pleasure of meeting Barbara and Bill at the Bloomingdale Senior Center. I only got to know Barbara a short time but she radiated such joy, strength, love and that warm smile! ... Continue Reading
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Anonymous
January 25, 2023
Florist’s Choice Bouquet

Florist’s Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Barbara Bremer.

A tree was also planted in memory of Barbara Bremer.
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Keith Worman
January 24, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I delivered Rx’s to Barbara when I worked for RiteAid. I always enjoyed talking to her because, and I told her so, she had the cutest, sweetest voice I ever heard. I told her she would make a fantastic Mrs Claus. God bless her.
Keith Worman...