Barbara A. Earle
1925 - 2014
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Arline Epstein - Greenwich, CT - friend and fellow writer posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
It was such a joy to be with Bobbie on Thursday afternoons at Drew Lamm's Women's Writing Workshop in Rowayton. Her writing was rich and always keenly observant. It was sad and funny, flavored by a deep understanding of the human condition and expressed in her unique voice. I always remembered her fondly after she moved away from Darien. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Elizabeth von Klemperer - Chestnut Hill, MA - good friend for 85 years posted a condolence
Saturday, January 17, 2015
I first met Bobbie Aymar (Earle) in 1930-31 when my family moved from Paris to Darien. I remember a child with dark, curly hair wearing red, blue, or green polka-dotted smocked dresses from England, where the Aymars had recently lived. We were not neighbors, but our mothers arranged what are now called "play dates." Bobbie loved playing in our house, an old structure with many small closets. What I remember about those afternoons was the laughter, from giggles to whoops of amusement, usually led by Bobbie, coming from inside a closet. In my sister Mary this laughter induced what she called "hay cups."
With Bobbie we of course played outdoors, too. The Hales' woods were great for exploration. Nearer the Aymars was Weeds Beach, a stretch of weedy sand and then rocks excellent for climbing. As we grew older we would watch and at last join our parents playing paddle and then "real" tennis.
But the indoor activity I most associate with Bobbie was Mrs. Johnston's Dancing Class, held at the Wee Burn Country Club every two weeks in two sessionsone before dinner and one for teen-agers afterward, while parents watched, sipping cocktails. Each session began with a grand march: Every boy chose a girl; the couples lined up to march up to Mrs. Johnston, a column of pale satin. Suppose a girl wasn't chosen? She carried her embarrassment to the ladies' room upstairs.
At the beginning of one season, we all watched the line form. Among the first girls chosen was Bobbie Aymar. Then something startling happened. On reaching Mrs. Johnston she did not drop a little courtesy. No. She simply leaned forward just a bit, as though she were a woman of 27 being introduced to someone. The posture and gesture were those of a grown-up.
Yet Bobbie was capable of different gestures. She might be in the ladies room upstairs, not grieving with the wallflowers but laughing with everyone at the notion that downstairs was better. Her laugh was, as usual, full-bodied and sincere.
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Joy Collins - Darien, CT - Friend posted a condolence
Friday, January 16, 2015
Many pleasant memories came to me when I read about Bobbie's passing. I was one of her many friends in the DCA where we first met about 10 years ago. A high point of the year was always the DCA writers' luncheon where she read her marvelous poems. We were also members of the same book group where her rich life experiences and good humor brought a unique insight to the discussions - on books and life. She was a delightful, ever-cheerful woman who it was a privilege to know.
My condolences to the family.
Sincerely, Joy Collins
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Drew Lamm - Rowayton, CT - fellow writer posted a condolence
Friday, January 16, 2015
I had the delight and honour of meeting Bobbie through her brilliant words - pieces she wrote in my living room in the Taste Life Twice writing workshops. Her entire group fell in love with her because of her ability to look straight at life without a blink and celebrate it, whatever it was.
There are two pieces I particularly remember. One she wrote when I think she was 84. It was spring and she wrote about watching the birds mating, couples in doorways embracing and her yearning for one more kiss. It brought us all to our knees.
There was another about the first time a wheelchair was ordered for her, before she really needed one, but it would make a family trip to the zoo easier on all. She wrote about being pushed along the paths by the daughter she used to push along the same paths in her stroller. And also a funny bit at lunch where she was trying to decide if she could leap out of the wheelchair and race into the washroom or if she'd been seen as cheating and should wheel herself in to play along with the whole gig.
The last time we hung out, we were over in Pinkney Park for Memorial day and Bobbie suggested we paint stars on our cheeks before heading over for strawberry shortcake.
Sending love and deep admiration for one spunky woman who created sparkle wherever she went.
Love, Drew
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Wyn Lydecker - Darien, CT - friend posted a condolence
Monday, December 29, 2014
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My whole family adored Bobbie, whom we met at The First Congregational Church of Darien. Bobbie was a wonderful storyteller and eternal optimist. She always brought me joy, and I am particularly happy that she was my friend, even though she was several decades older than I am.
I could always count on Bobbie to give me good advice and to make me feel better about things that were bothering me. I have wonderful memories of gatherings at her cool house on the water both with Harry and without.
I am sure you will miss Bobbie. My husband and I have each lost both of our parents, so we know what it's like to lose people we love.
With sympathy,
Wyn and John Lydecker
and our adult children, Drew and Bob
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, December 22, 2014
My heart felt sympathies to Family and Friends.May the God of all Comfort, Comfort you. 2Corth.1:3,4. P.F.
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Jane & Bill Thomson - Naples, FL - Friend posted a condolence
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Bobbie was a giant of a human being. We feel very privileged to have known her and the great family she helped develop.
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Lucy - NY, NY - friend posted a condolence
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Just heard from my sister Sarah, about Bobbie's passing.
She visited my Mom, Avery so often and I was always thrilled to be there when she would come driving up in her car. She always made me feel like I was exactly the person she wanted to see at that particular moment in time. And I always felt like she was exactly the person we wanted to see. Best Wishes to you All, Lucy Brooke
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GRACIA & WALLY DREW - MENASHA, WI - OLD FRIENDS posted a condolence
Friday, December 19, 2014
TO: ALL THE EARLES. SO SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS ABOUT "BOBBIE". WE ENJOYED BOTH HARRY & BOBBIE SO MUCH AND HAD MANY MEMORABLE SAILING TRIPS WITH THEM IN MAINE AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MUCH LOVE, GRACIA & WALLY
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Terri Flaherty - Darien, CT - Darien friend posted a condolence
Friday, December 19, 2014
Bobbie had a love of literature and the written word and such enjoyment of life. She was a valued member of our book group and has been missed since she moved to Essex. Please accept my condolences at this time.
Terri Flaherty
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Ron and Janet Evans - Claremont, CA posted a condolence
Friday, December 19, 2014
Bobbie and her late husband Harry were long time members of the Darien Congregational Church and much beloved by all of us. She and Harry welcomed us warmly when we came to the Darien Church in 1985. Their support, enthusiasm, encouragement and leadership were central to the life of the church community. Person to Person relied on Bobbie's good judgement as well as her strong sense of it's abiding mission. We all loved her stories of the early days at P2P and were so grateful for her guidance. We visited with her in the summer of 2013 and received a lovely note from her this fall. She and Harry are two people whose lives and legacy we will never forget.
Ronald Evans, Senior Minister Emeritus, Darien UCC and Janet Evans, Retired Director of Person to Person.
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Jeff Frate - Darien, CT - friend posted a condolence
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. She was a wonderful lady who always had a smile on her face. Jeff and Kathy Frate
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Donna Harris Jensen - Denver, CO - volunteered at Person-to-Person posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
I volunteered at Person-to-Person from 1972-1978. Bobbie Earle was one of the most fantastic people I have ever had the good fortune to know. She and Louise MacDonald were an quite a team. Bobbie was the 'brains' and Louise (sometimes with my assistance) was the muscle! I can't believe how many times, over the years, I have thought about them both, and drawn from their strength. Bobbie lives on in ALL who knew her. What an incredible person. Thank you, Bobbie.
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Kim - CT - Middlesex Hospice posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
It has been an honor and great privilege to know such a classy and selfless person. She definitely will stay with me.
God bless
Kim
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