Obituary of Barbara J. Chames

Barbara (Casey) Chames, 80, of Halifax, passed from life, through death, to eternal life on Dec. 27. Married 58 years to her beloved husband Nick.She was a retired registered nurse and alumna of St. Elizabeth's Boston, member of Beta Sigma Phi International and former staff nurse at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. A woman of many talents, she nursed in Taiwan and Thailand. A natural linguist, she translated and interpreted in various American Embassies. Retiring in Bridgeton, ME, her inquisitive and active intellect directed her into pursuing handwriting analysis, culminating in several awards, namely the second highest award from the International Graphoanalysis Society, speaking engagements on Insight Thru Handwriting Analysis , teaching capacity and her own consulting business. A devout Roman Catholic, she was active in Church activities both abroad and in America. Funeral from the Shepherd Funeral home, 216 Main St., Rt. 106, Kingston, on Fri. Dec. 31 at 8:00AM, followed by a funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Halifax, at 9:00AM. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rockland. Visiting hours on Thurs. 5-8PM. Memorial donations may be made to Cranberry Area Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.