Barbara Andrews Hale '68

Barbara Andrews Hale passed away peacefully at home in Midlothian, Va., on Dec. 21, 2025, at age 75 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

She is survived by her best friend and husband of 51 years, Gene B. Hale, Jr.; their three children Gene B. Hale III, Gregory Hale (Luanne Hale) and Susan Thibadeau (Kevin Thibadeau); seven grandchildren (Finn Thibadeau, Holly Hale, Saoirse Hale, Lorraine Thibadeau, Gene Hale IV, Graham Hale, Colin Hale); her brother George Andrews; and many loving family and friends.

Born Oct. 3, 1950, in North Chatham, N.H., Barbara was the daughter of Harold and Wilhemina Andrews. Her life was dedicated to education and helping others. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1968 and attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated in 1972 with a degree in psychology; she worked at Dartmouth Hitchcock mental health center for one year with inpatients; she received an M Ed in Guidance from Boston University in 1974. After working as a high school guidance counselor for several years, she went back to school and received a PsyD (School Psychology) degree from Rutgers University in 1986. She went on to work at Basking Ridge High School in New Jersey from 1988-2005, where she created the innovative MAP (Motivating Adolescent Performance) program.

Later, she served as a psychologist at an eating disorder clinic in Summit, N.J.,  from 2008-17, and ended her career part-time at a nursing home, conducting psychological assessments until retiring in 2021.

Barb, affectionately known as "Momo," was deeply loved by all who knew her. She was described as kind, intelligent, fun-loving, compassionate, patient, brave and deeply caring.

Throughout her life, she enjoyed time with her family, gardening and reading. Family trips to Disney World and cherished days at her family cottage on the Andrews farm were among her most treasured moments.

She was an extraordinary person who made everyone feel seen and heard. Through her warmth and compassion, she touched many lives. She will be greatly missed.