Barbara (Bristol) Gobillot

Barbara Gobillot, 96, of Copake, passed away on September 25, 2026, at Geer Nursing Home. She was born on January 27, 1930, in Hudson, the daughter of Albert and Gladys (VanHoesen) Bristol.

Barbara was a graduate of the Roe Jan School Class of 1948. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to her church, her community, and the people she loved. She was active with the Daughters of the American Revolution and with Copake United Methodist Church, where she served for many years as choir director, organist, and treasurer. She also worked in the church bargain shop until she moved to Geer Village.

Music and fellowship were important parts of Barbara’s life. She was a singer in the barbershop group “Cobbletones,” sharing her love of music with others. She also enjoyed traveling with her family, including family vacations at the Cape. After her sister Bernice became a widow, Barbara and Bernice took many trips together, creating lasting memories through their time and travels. She also found happiness in making floral wreaths and other floral arrangements, a reflection of her creativity and care.

She is survived by her son, Galen Goblliot; by Anthony Brown; and by Fred Dennis, along with Madeline Dennis and Benjamin Dennis, who were a cherished part of her family circle. Her memory will also live on in the lives of her great-niece & nephew, Madeleine Dennis, and Benjamin Dennis. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Gobillot, and by her sister, Bernice Bussett.

A time for sharing memories and offering condolence willl be held on October 3, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, 8063 Route 22, Copake, New York 12516. A memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. and inurnment will follow in Copake Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Copake United Methodist Church.