barnard exempts

The Barnard Exempt Firemen’s Association was incorporated for the relief, aid, and assistance of the members thereof, and their families, who are disabled or indigent, and the promotion of the welfare of the volunteer fire service in the Barnard Fire District. Members of the Barnard Fire Department are also accorded the same privileges.

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In MEMORIUM

The Barnard exempt firemen's association regrets to announce the passing of member edward A. tydings.

Edward A. Tydings

September 1, 1947 — November 8, 2025

Passed away unexpectedly November 8, 2025 at age 78. He is predeceased by his daughter-in-law Lisa Tydings and brother-in-law David Simmons. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Joan; children Edward (Carmen), Jeffrey (Erin Bodine), Michael (Katie), and Daniel (Jessica); grandchildren Edward, Liam, Taylor, McKenna, Nolan, Brody, William, Lucille, Bridget, Jacob, Rory, Rylan; sisters Mary Ann (Matt) Heinrich, Jean Tydings, Margaret (David) Henning, Ruth (Jeffrey) Bailey; brothers David (Dianne), Patrick (Sandy), Thomas (Barbara), Robert (Jani); many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Edward was a life time member of the Barnard Fire Department.

Friends may call 4-7 PM Monday November 17, 2025 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral mass 10 AM Tuesday at St. Leos Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741