Obituary of Barbara Woolworth Oakford

BARBARA WOOLWORTH OAKFORD, formerly of Darien, CT, died at her home on December 12, 2011 at the age of 83 in New Canaan, CT. She was married to Malcolm Isdale Oakford for 33 years when he died in 1984. She was born in New York City on January 26, 1928 to Margaret Brady Woolworth and Richard W. Woolworth of Salem Center, N.Y. Her two brothers, Sumner and Richard Woolworth, predeceased her. She led an active life dedicated to her large family and her many friends. She loved golf, skiing and playing bridge where she formed so many friendships over 50 years of living in Darien, before she moved to New Canaan. Volunteering at the Stamford Hospital and for the Meals on Wheels program was important to her and she was an active contributor to a wide range of civic and charitable organizations. Mrs. Oakford is survived by her five children: Richard W. Oakford and his wife Cindy of Darien, CT;Malcolm Douglas Oakford of Portland, ME; Scott I. Oakford and his wife Eileen of Darien, CT; Lynn O. Reilly and her husband George Reilly of Darien, CT; William B. Oakford and his wife Kathy of Norwalk, CT; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1864 Post Road, Darien on Tuesday, December 20th at 11am.In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, P.O. Box 489 Wilton, CT 06897 in her name. The Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, Darien is handling the arrangements. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820