Dover Plains – Frederick William Barna, 85, a forty five year resident of Dover formerly of Millerton, NY died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Fred was a proud farmer who worked for many years at Sunny Meadows Farm in Pine Plains, NY and for the Booth Farm on McGhee Hill Road in Millerton. Fred also worked for Pawling Rubber for 8 years as a grounds keeper before his retirement.
Born June 24, 1936 in Worcester, MA he was the son of the late John and Rosella Barna. He attended school in Cheshire and on April 19, 1958 at St. Mary’s Church in Cheshire he married the love of his life, Dorothy Slater. Mrs. Barna survives at home. Fred was a longtime member of St. Bridget’s Parish in Copake Falls and VFW Post # 5444 in Dover Plains where he enjoyed laughing and socializing with his friends. He was an avid bowler and excellent horse shoe player and liked fishing in his spare time. “Poppy Donuts” as he was affectionately known to his loving grandchildren will be dearly missed by his loving family and many close friends.
In addition to his beloved wife, Fred is survived by his daughter Jodie Lord and her husband Earl of Wingdale, NY; his granddaughters, Danielle Rutigliano and her husband Mike of Pleasant Valley, Linsay Robbins and her husband Keith of Wingdale and Lacee Peeters and her husband Derek of Colorado Springs; seven great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Vegas, Mason, Kaliyah, Aries, Stormi and D.J. and several nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his daughter, Brenda Barna; a granddaughter, Carmella Palmieri; five siblings, Mike, John, Harold, Andy and Anna and his foster father Anthony Choquette and his foster sister, Doris Sabin.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 6-8pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will take place on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:30pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Bridget’s Cemetery, 8074 Route 22, Copake Falls, NY. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com