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Alison Barber Gillen – “Ducky”

July 28, 1951 ~ February 18, 2025

Alison Barber Gillen passed on February 18th after a decade-long battle with cancer as well as other illnesses.
She was born July 28, 1951, the eldest daughter and predeceased by parents Arthur L. Barber, Jr. & Cynthia C. Barber formerly of Alpine, NJ, Vero Beach, FL and Blue Hill Falls, ME. Predeceased by husband Charles E. Gillen of Closter, NJ in 2002. Survived by her two sons, David and Patrick Gillen, and her younger siblings, Tyler Barber and Shelby Tranter, as well by many nieces and nephews.
She attended Dwight Englewood School for Girls from 2nd-9th, and graduated in 1970 from the prestigious Forman School in Litchfield, CT. Also attending Centenery University for women in Hackettstown, NJ.
Alison vacationed in Blue Hill, Maine during her upbringing as well as attending Camp Wono in East Brewster, Mass.
She was extremely active in Alcoholics Anonymous, recently celebrating 44 years sober in July 2024. She was a strong supporter and active member in the organization, often speaking, sponsoring and mentoring countless people on their journey to sobriety. She would regularly attend meetings at The New Port Club in Vero Beach and was very active right up until her passing.
Alison was a huge dog lover, and gifted ballroom dancer who was very accomplished and active at the Royal Ballroom dance studio in Vero Beach as well as the Fred Astaire Studio in Englewood, NJ. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and experienced her kindness and generosity, she was truly one of a kind.

Condolence

Pete Copeland

March 3, 2025, 4:09 am

I feel privileged to have been great friends with Alison for many years. I got to briefly share her passion for ballroom dancing. We enjoyed going to plays at Riverside Theater, trying out new restaurants in Vero, and just enjoying each others’ company.

Her face would light up when she talked about family- especially the grand kids. She spent many days attending meetings encouraging others in recovery.

It’s hard to imagine the character it took to care so much for others while fighting for her very breath.

For those who were smart enough to listen, Alison had a lot to say. I’ll miss her dearly.

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