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<\/a>Sarah Kirtland Barker
08-28-1859 to 09-28-1944<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
Deaconess Sarah Kirtland Barker died in Newtown Connecticut on September, 28 1944, following a long illness. She was in her 86th year. The funeral service was held in Trinity Church, Bridgeport CT on September 30th, the Rev. Joseph A. Racioppi, officiating. She was a graduate of the New York Training School for Deaconesses, and served on the staff of the Grace Church in New York for 20 years, becoming Deaconess Emeritus in 1916. Her niece sent the following poem, written by Deaconess Sarah Barker and published in the Churchman in April 1931.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Grace Churc New Yorl where Sarah worked for 20 years<\/p><\/div>\n
Waiting<\/strong> I long to see the mansions fair, I miss the dear ones gone before Father, the light of thy great love August 28, 1859 to September 28, 1944 Deaconess Sarah Kirtland Barker died in Newtown Connecticut on September, 28 1944, following a long illness. She was in her 86th year. The funeral service was held in Trinity Church, Bridgeport CT on … Continue reading
\nFather, the years they pass slowly now,
\nThe days are often drear;
\nMy Spirit waits thy call with joy,
\nWithout a doubt or fear. <\/p>\n
\nWithin the house above:
\nHow beautiful that life will be,
\nAll light and peace and love,<\/p>\n
\nTo join the heavenly throng;
\nI long to clasp their hands again
\nAnd join them in song.<\/p>\n
\nIlluminates the way;
\nSupport us through the darksome night
\nUntil the radiant day. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"