Constance Rae Zullo Barth passed away April 21, 2024.  She was 81.  The world is significantly less without her – and infinitely more for the gifts her life brought us.

Born August 31, 1942 in Claremont, New Hampshire, the daughter of Fred and Bernice (Ockington) Zullo.  Shortly after her birth, her father departed to fight in World War II.  When he returned, severely injured during his time of service in the war, he began college at the University of New Hampshire and Connie began first grade. She is forever grateful both for the education she received attending Claremont Public Schools and for the future employment opportunities the District offered her.

She continued her education at Keene State College, where she earned a BA in English Literature and Education in 1960 and in 1973 received a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College.  She earned certificates of advanced graduate study in Special Education and as a Library Media Specialist.  Connie's career as an educator spanned four decades.  She taught in public schools in Claremont, NH and Windsor and Hartland, VT.

In 1965 she married John Barth.  Together they devoted their lives to their families and communities.  They welcomed a son, Jonathan, in 1972 and a daughter, Sarah, in 1978.  Connie recently said, "Between St Joseph's Church, our families, and our school communities, we had a wonderful life together."  In 2016 a grandson, Samuel, arrived.  A granddaughter, Emilia, followed in 2022.  Together, they brought the special joy, wonder, and boundless love that comes from young children back into Connie's life.  Connie left this message to her children, grandchildren, and by extension of her love, to the hundreds of students and friends she touched over her life: "On a day when you feel sad, look up to the edge of a cloud.  I'll be there.  Looking down and holding your hand."

Paramount among her passions were her commitment to children, their development, education, and welfare; feeding all people in need, especially children and the elderly; and her deep faith and trust in God.  In lieu of flowers to honor her memory and generosity, Connie's family invites donations of time or money to organizations and projects that address these needs within your own community.

At her request there will be no calling hours.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Claremont on Thursday, April 25 at 10:00 AM.