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Margaret Barber Obituary

Barber, Margaret "Peggy" Aged 75, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Beloved sister of Gary Barber; wife of Tom O'Rourke (1945-2008); and stepmother of Betsy O'Rourke, Haley (Keith) Morey, Kate O'Rourke, Rose White, Donna (Rich) Szpytek, Mike (Jeannie) Depoian; loving grandmother and friend of many; and honored Associate Executive Director of Communication of the American Library Association and Co-founder of Library Communication Strategies. Celebration of life will take place at Lakeview Funeral Home, 1458 W. Belmont, August 28, 2019, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with service at 7:00 p.m. www.lakeviewfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Peggy's name to Hartsel Community Library, Colorado.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 27, 2019.

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Robert Smoot

September 16, 2019

Rest In Peace Peggy Barber My Dear Friend from many years at the American Library Association.

Joy

August 30, 2019

May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time of sorrow.

Julie Todaro

August 27, 2019

When I was a new faculty member at U of Michigan, Peggy came to represent ALA, discuss her work and inspire others. She did all of that and continued to throughout her career. She was a rare blend of right brain and left brain...able to organize a process or event AND be clever and creative with her message. A consummate professional.

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