Barbara Lilian Elsie Chant (nee Kingscott) died peacefully at home on August 14, 2022 just shy of her 91st birthday. She was born in Charlton, Greenwich, London, England, the second of five children of Ivy Maud (Christian) and George Edward Kingscott and the beloved wife of the late Leonard James Chant who passed in 2017.
In 1959, Barbara and Jim immigrated "Across the Pond" on the ocean liner Hanseatic with their eldest three boys, all under five years old. The family first settled in New Jersey before moving a few years later to Pennsylvania. They then raised their family of five in Hatboro, PA. Barbara and Jim downsized to New Britain where they expanded Chant Engineering Co, Inc and created a new chapter in their lives.
Barbara cherished time with her family. She had a warm smile, empathetic, expressive hazel eyes and deeply cared for her family and friends. She was honest, supportive, intelligent and easy to talk with. Over the essential cup of tea, she listened to your worries and helped you find your way.
Barbara had many passions: rose and vegetable gardening, crossword puzzles and Wordle, reading, knitting, sewing, music, and birds. She also enjoyed sharing time with family in many ways: traveling in England with Jim, baking with the grandchildren, singing with her late sister Jean in the Sweet Adeline group, and giving undivided attention to her treasured grandchildren and great grandson—marbles, Matchbox cars, Monopoly...
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her son, Peter; and her three sisters and brother. She will be greatly missed by her children: Steven (Kaoru), Michael, Philip (Lori) and Christine Schuyler (Rob); her grandchildren: Ian (Sara), Alex (Mandy), Dorothy, James, Julia, Elena, Mason, Andrew, Randy and Kevin; her great grandchildren Aris and Noe'; her brother-in-law Ivor Windsor and her cherished caregivers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Britain Food Larder in the care of the New Britain Baptist Church, PO Box 5147, New Britain, PA 18901.
There will be a Celebration of Life Open House at 29 Lamp Post Rd, New Britain, PA 18901 on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 12:00 – 6:00 pm.
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