Obituary: Barbara M. Earl, 91, Longtime Cos Cob Resident

Obituary courtesy of Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home

Barbara M. Earl, 91, passed away on May 12, 2024 after a long illness. She was born at Greenwich Hospital on May 6, 1933 to Harold Nelson Buck and Margaret Prouty Buck.

Barbara spent most of her life living in Cos Cob. She was raised on Butler Street and later moved to River Lane. Barbara graduated from Greenwich High School in 1951. She married her high school sweetheart Peter C.B. Earl in December 1958. They were married for 47 years until Pete’s death in 2006. They enjoyed riding motorcycles and boating, as well as, visiting Florida. Barbara worked for many years, as a secretary, for MetLife Insurance until her retirement. She is predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Ann Polunci. Barbara is survived by her niece, Diane Porras of Aguilar, Colorado, her cousin Theodore Lucas of Meredith, NH, Cindy Vartuli of Cos Cob, CT and Luke Vartuli and Tyler Vartuli of Nottingham, NH. There are no calling hours and burial will be private.