"AFTER SOME COMPUTER GLITCHES, ON BEHALF OF THE MURPHYS OF ATLANTIC STREET, CONDOLENCES TO ALL ON THE DEATH OF BARBARA ANN. MAY GOD HOLD HER, ROBERT, AND ALL THE CLAN IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
Barbara Ann (Whitford) Nass, 88, a lifelong resident of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully in her home November 11, 2020. Barbara was the wife of Robert W. Nass.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, October 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James P. Whitford and the late Agnes E. (Downes) Whitford. In addition to her husband Robert, she leaves her son Robert W. Nass Jr. of Middletown, her daughter Elizabeth Ann Nass of Portsmouth, daughter Susan M. Calhoun and son-in-law Scott Calhoun of Waco, TX. She was grandmother to James R. Nass of Portsmouth, J. Luke Calhoun of Austin, TX and Veronica M. Jackson along with her husband Cameron of Allen, TX.
Barbara is also survived by her brother and three sisters; Timothy P. Whitford of Newport, Mary E. Martin and her husband Steve of Portsmouth, Kathleen (Kiki) Finn of Newport, and Jane F. Vincelette and her husband Steve of Saunderstown.
She was the sister of the late James P. Whitford Jr., William Dalton Whitford, and John F. Whitford. Barbara grew up on the Point and some of her most cherished younger memories were walking from Cherry Street to play at Battery Park amongst the blue rocks.
She graduated from St. Catherine's Academy in 1950, and later received her BA from Salve Regina University. Barbara met her husband Robert while working at The People's Library of Newport. They were married 67 years. Later Barbara was the Curriculum Librarian and Acquisitions Supervisor at Salve Regina College Library. In addition, Barbara was the owner of 'Misty Isles Imports' on Brick Market Place and manager of Walden Books on Bellevue Avenue. Later in her career she was employed by the Newport Adult Learning Center as a GED instructor and coordinator of the Diploma Plus Program.
A private burial will take place for the family. Next year on Barbara's October 9th birthday, a Memorial Mass will be given to honor her life.
The family is grateful for the exceptional care received at Newport Hospital, John Clarke Nursing Center, and thereafter with Visiting Nurse and Home Hospice.
Donations if wished to Newport Housing Hotline, PO Box 3833, Newport, RI 02840.
Condolences may be sent to Robert W. Nass, John Clarke Nursing Center, #19B, 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842. Other information www.memorialfuneralhome.com
"AFTER SOME COMPUTER GLITCHES, ON BEHALF OF THE MURPHYS OF ATLANTIC STREET, CONDOLENCES TO ALL ON THE DEATH OF BARBARA ANN. MAY GOD HOLD HER, ROBERT, AND ALL THE CLAN IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
"Dearest \"T-Bob\" and family, So sorry for your loss. Sending you my deepest sympathies. Rosie "
" Dearest \"T-Bob\" and family, So sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest sympathies. Much Love Rosie Nagle"
"Sue, Beth, and Rob; I am saddened to learn of the loss of your mom. She was always so kind to me. Please accept my condolences."
"Barbie was my mother\'s cousin and a dear member of our family. She Kay and mom were close growing up and remained that way through the years. They are all back together now and I am sure they are happy to be reunited.We are so sorry for your loss...Patty and John Jennings"
"Our families were very close growing up...next door neighbors. Mrs. Nass ( I could never call her Barbara even though she told me to for years) was great fun and one of my mother? closest friends. I will always remember her laugh. My thoughts are with the Nass and Whitford families. "
"Barbara was such a sweet woman, I had the pleasure of doing her hair for years and I always enjoyed our times talking old Newport Stories. My thought go out to Bob and family at this time. Colleen Chase Walsh"