MUNSON - Barbara E. Munson (nee Green), R. N., Lt. Col., U.S.A.F., Ret. passed away Wednesday morning, October 26, 2011 at the age of 64.
Ms. Munson was born January 7, 1947 in Middletown, NY and moved to Fernandina Beach, FL in 2003 from Eastford, CT.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Fernandina Beach and served with the choir, the Newcomer’s Club and as a lector. She was also a member of the “Red Hat Society.” Ms. Munson had a distinguished career with the U. S. Air Force retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. She also served with the New Hampshire Air National Guard. She was an extremely skilled registered nurse.
Ms. Munson was predeceased by her husband, Jon Munson who passed away in 2001.
Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Munson Scranton (Jason) of Woodstock Valley, CT; a step daughter, Tamara Munson of Framingham, MA; her mother, Thelma G. Green of Middletown, NY; four brothers, John R. Green (Marilyn) of Amelia Island, FL, Michael K. Green of Slate Hill, NY, William J. Green (Patricia), also of Slate Hill, and James A. Green(Karen) of Westtown, NY; a sister, Mary Bartle (Guy) of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in Putnam, CT under the direction of Smith & Walker Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Phillips Cemetery, also in Putnam, CT.