Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Barbara Woodcock

22 comments:

Mr.Lee said...

oh no ..

Jeff Darnell said...

Rest in Peace!

Richard King said...

One of the greats

Paul Gutheil said...

There are no words.

Chic Silber said...


We were blessed to have known

her & her whole family

She had been hospitalized

for many weeks & was recently

transferred to hospice

May God bless & keep her in

her deserved eternal rest

The end of an era for sure

Errol Maguire said...

May her Soul Rest in Peace.

Eric said...

I am shocked and desperately sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Woodcock family.

Eric

Fred Pfening said...

Bless her soul. My condolences to the Woodcock and Ray families.

4pawfan said...

Condolences to all of her family.

Bob Cline said...

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Dick Flint said...

May she rest in peace. She knew how to style in the ring and in life as well. Her energy, enthusiasm, and devotion to family and circus made us all honored to have known her. Our deepest condolences to Buckles, Dalilah, and Shannon.

Roger Smith said...

My condolences to Buckles, Shannon, Delilah,and the Ray Family. Barbara's gifts of circus talent brought her from humble early seasons to the heights of Center Ring stardom. She rose above them all to become and forever remain our iconic Empress of the Elephants. Her solo spot on the Big Lot will shine brightly to show us the way.

Don said...

All of us who knew Barbara delighted in being part of her world. She was one of a kind and enriched all of our lives.

Don Covington

Paul Binder said...

A true beauty in all ways. Warm condolences to all the family.

Unknown said...

Such sad news. Our condolences and prayers for Barbara's family and friends everywhere. From Robert "Bob" Kellogg and family. Many fond memories to share.

Rick Whelan said...

So sad to hear of the passing of Barbara Woodcock, with whom I became familiar via this wonderful circus blog. Could someone possibly post the link to an obituary, if possible. My condolences to the Woodcock and Ray families.

Unknown said...

So sweet to see all the kind comments from everyone about my gorgeous Aunt Barbara! Thank you❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘

Liz (Green) Dane said...

I am saddened beyond words to know that Barbara is gone. But she is now back with her Mom, Lalea, and Dad, Ruben, and son, Ben. I had the pleasure and honor of knowing all of them - as far back as 1956. Barbara and little Ben spent the summer with us (and her folks) at the Rare Bird & Animal Farm, in Fairlee, VT. Her Mom trained my "Queenie" and taught me how to perform with her. We went on to perform in many specialty circuses, amusement parks, fairs, etc. and even going to Caracas, Venezuela to work on the Circo Razzore back in 1960. Barbara made my first real "circus" costume (which I still have to this day). She also taught me a routine on the trapeze which we incorporated into the many "shows" that we put on during summers, at the "Farm". The memories that she and her family gave me will keep them all alive in my heart, forever. May she rest in peace. And may God bring comfort to her family.

Helen said...

So saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. There was and never will be another like her. Sending her family our prayers for comfort at this most difficult time.
Tom Haffner & Family

Keith said...

Just saw this. Deeply saddened. What an amazingly talented, beautiful and kind soul.
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Blessed Be.
Keith Truesdell

Chic Silber said...


Barbara mentioned you many

times in jackpot sessions

Keith very fondly indeed

I believe you were the 1st

Ringmaster at the park

Also a dance partner of

her's at Church Street

She touched so many of

us in very happy ways

(unless you crossed her)

Chic Silber said...


Maybe it was Rosie O'Grady's

on Church Street Keith

which opened the same year

the park opened (I think)

"Good Time Emporium"