Barbara Jane Hess

June 25, 1941 - October 12, 2019

Barbara Jane Hess, 78, of New Britain, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Todd) Hess, passed away Saturday (November 12, 2019) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Camden, NJ, Barbara has been a New Britain resident since 1955. She was a former member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Britain and was a member of CCARC. Barbara was a Special Olympics medal winner, winning Gold, Silver and Bronze. Barbara is survived by her good friends, Anne Horton of Florida; Adele Pomerleau of Plainville; and of her extended family, caregivers and friends at CCARC. Barbara’s family wishes to extended their heartfelt thank you to all of Doctors, Nurses, Tech’s as well as the Hospice group of N2 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain for their incredible care of Barbara. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be held Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CCARC Residential Program, 950 Slater Road, New Britain, CT 06053. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory of note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com