Barbara Padgett Dein

Barbara Padgett Dein of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Aug. 2, 2016, of complications of long term Parkinson's disease. Barbara Jean Padgett (BJ) was born in Dundalk, MD, to Lacy Roe and Helen Miller Padgett. After attending elementary school in Maryland, the family moved briefly to Goose Creek SC, and later to North Tampa and Land O' Lakes, FL. While in Land O' Lakes, she graduated from Chamberlain High School, and The University of South Florida. She later moved to Gainesville, FL, and earned a B.S. In Medical Technology from the University of Florida. She has always been an avid Gator fan. While in Gainesville, she worked in the Veteran's Administration Hospital Blood Bank, and met her future husband, Bob Dein. They lived in Winter Park, FL, for two years while Bob served in The Naval Reserves on active duty. Later they lived for seven years in Nokomis and 32 years in Venice. Barbara proudly considered Venice her home, and was active in the social and civic life of the community. She served on the Venice Hospital Blood Bank Board of Directors, and the Medical Auxiliary Board of Directors. Barbara and Bob were very active in the boating community. She was at times a member of the Venice Yacht Club, Useppa Island Club, Power Squadron, Venice Youth Boating Association, Bitter Ends (women's sailing), DeFever Cruisers, and the Venice Sailing Squadron. For over 27 years, Barbara was a dedicated volunteer at the Venice Museum and Archives, and was very proud of a bench in Blalock Park, dedicated in her honor. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Lacy Roe, and Helen Miller Padgett. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Bob, of Sarasota, son Jeff (Julie), of Macon GA, granddaughters Hannah Moore and Ellie Pennybacker, of Macon, GA, brother Duane Padgett (Amy) of Apollo Beach, FL, aunt Edna Ryals, of Rocky Mount, NC, niece Danna Conte (Tony), of Buffalo NY, numerous cousins, and special friend Lois Steketee, of Venice. A Celebration of Life will be open to all friends at the Venice Yacht Club on August 28, noon to 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Venice Museum and Archives, 351 Nassau St S., Venice, FL. 32485

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Barbara Padgett Dein

February 26, 1947 - August 2, 2016