In loving memory of our mother, Barbara Helen Mulvaugh, 91, formerly of Massena, who passed

away on April 4, 2023, at her home in Townsend, Georgia.

Born on December 20, 1931, to the late Thomas Arthur and Beulah (Cooper) Staples in Syracuse,

NY, Barb spent her formative years growing up between Syracuse, Buffalo, and Canton,

graduating from Canton High School in 1949.

Barb married her high school sweetheart, Robert Taylor Mulvaugh in 1950 and they were

joyfully married for 68 years. They settled in Massena, NY and raised six children, keeping the

same phone number for almost 60 years. With Bob, Barb guided her children into adulthood, to

husbands and wives with children of their own who also have children of their own. A legacy.

She went by many names: Mrs. Mulvaugh, Mrs. Moe, Barb, Aunt Barb, Mother, Mom, Grandma,

Nana, Nanny, Furnanna (long story). Under these names she showed us all how to be a family

and taught us that home is not a place, it's a feeling of family and belonging, of unconditional

love.

Barb had several passions through the years. In a time when her eyesight was keener, she and

her chosen sister, Betty Ames would sew and quilt or knit or create a veritable plethora of crafts

(she liked the phrase veritable plethora). Many of us are the proud owners of her handiwork.

She also enjoyed singing and her family loved to join with her. More than once it has been said

that we are a family that can break into song at the drop of a hat. She was often teased about

singing a veritable plethora of children's' nursery rhymes that today are not totally politically

correct. Just ask us and we'll sing one. A legacy that has been passed on to her grandchildren

and great grandchildren. Her love of singing could be witnessed as she sang in the choir at

Emmanuel Congregational Church where she was an active member, and she considered the

people there her extended family. After her move to Georgia, she still attended church via

YouTube. Every Sunday she moved from the living room recliner to her bedroom recliner saying

"I'm going to church. See you in an hour." Then after 5 minutes she'd ask for help getting

YouTube on the TV. Mom's perfect day: her family would voluntarily attend church, after which

maybe a trip to the casino, followed by a turkey dinner (don't forget the dressing and gravy) and

a rousing game of Yahtzee where she would pencil whip her numbers and ultimately win the

game. Upon bedtime, a few episodes of Outlander to top off the night. Seriously, though, she

was happiest surrounded by her family and friends where laughter was a given. So much

laughter. You might say a veritable plethora.

Barb is survived by daughters, Susan Chappuis, Bridgeport, NY; Karen Padgett (Don) of Danbury,

NH; Catherine Tulip (Alan) of Townsend, GA; daughter in law, Carole Mulvaugh (John Schnabel)

of Massena, NY and sons David Mulvaugh of Josephine, TX and William Mulvaugh (Karen) of

Shallotte, NC; her 12 grandchildren and her 20 great grandchildren, and several nieces and

nephews.

Barb was predeceased by husband, Robert, son Robert Thomas Mulvaugh, son in law, Chester

Chappuis Jr. and daughter in law, Della Mae(Vice) Mulvaugh, and her best friend, Elizabeth

(Betty) Ames.

There will be no calling hours per Barb's wishes. A celebration of life will be held at a future date

at the convenience of the family. And boy will we celebrate her legacy!

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Congregational Church, 39 West Orvis

Street, Massena, NY 13662.