Barbara R. (Findlay) Dziemian

Barbara R. Dziemian (nee: Findlay), 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at her residence with her loving family at her side.  Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong resident.

Barbara was a graduate of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Grammar School and a 1958 graduate of Holy Family Academy. 

Barbara served as secretary for the Special Services Department of the Bayonne Board of Education, retiring in 2010. A devoted parishioner of St. Henry’s Church, Barbara was also a member of the choir for over 15 years. She was a longtime, proud member of the Bayonne St. Patrick’s Parade Committee and was honored as the Grand Marshal of the parade in 2014. In addition, she represented Ireland’s 32 as an Aide to the Grand Marshal in 2001 and 2009, and was a member of the Donegal Association. She was also a member of the Jack Foye Association, the New Frontier Democrats and was involved in many Dance with Dot events.

Barbara enjoyed dancing, music and reading and most of all, she loved her grandchildren. Always smiling, she will be remembered for her great faith, her amazing recollection of dates and events, and her good humor. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, David T. Dziemian.  She is survived by her loving children, Susan Beurskens (John), Karyn Olsen (David), and David S. Dziemian (Cindy); her cherished grandchildren, Thomas Beurskens, Alexis Olsen, and Emily and Findlay Dziemian; her dear siblings, Robert Findlay (Mary Joyce), Richard Findlay (Susan) and Denise Dempsey (Mark); and many loving nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Rose (nee: Campbell) and Robert Findlay.

The funeral will be conducted by Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc. on Saturday, January 16, 2016.  A funeral Mass will be held at St. Henry’s Church at 10:45 a.m.  A private cremation will follow.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Inurnment of cremains will take place at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans’ Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be received at bayonnememorialhome.com.

Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrfcure.org), the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/), or the Bayonne St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, P.O. Box 4043, Bayonne, NJ 07002-6516.

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