Verona - Barbara Ann Cole Cutrie, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home.
Barb was born in Utica on March 18, 1952, the daughter of the late Edwin and Doris Waite Cole. Barb was raised in Oneida and graduated from Oneida High School, class of ‘70. On December 3, 1971, she married Douglas Cutrie. They were together for 49 years until Doug’s passing in 2020. In Barb’s younger days she enjoyed being a stay at home mom, caring for Doug, her children, and her home. Barb was also proud to earn an income babysitting, working at SAVON, and at United Cerebral Palsy. Most summers were spent at the family camp in Speculator. Some of Barb’s favorite activities were watching her kids and grandkids at sporting events, taking long drives through the Adirondacks, enjoying her favorite foods, and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Cutrie of Oneida, Tara Cutrie of Orlando, Todd Cutrie and wife Melissa of Chittenango; her sisters: Lynda Cole of Durhamville, Bonnie Gerwig and her husband Henry of New London, and Karen Snyder of Canastota. She also leaves behind 7 beloved grandchildren, and a plethora of nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Edwin and Doris, her husband Doug, her sister Donna Jones, and her brother-in-law Alan Snyder.
In keeping with Barb’s wishes, there will be no public services. To offer a condolence, or share a memory, please visit: www.coolican-mcsweeney.com
In Barb’s name, please consider donating to the Verona Volunteer Fire Department at 5555 Volunteer Ave Verona, New York, 13478.
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