Leslie-Ann Barnard

SCHENECTADY – Leslie-Ann “Totty” Barnard neé Edwards, 79, died peacefully at home with family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Totty spent her childhood in Orient, NY sailing and playing baseball. She attended Oak Grove School in Vassalboro, ME then attended a secretarial course in New York, NY. She subsequently received an AS in Criminal Justice. Totty was an extremely gifted, self-taught seamstress and knitter and became an avid golfer later in life. 

Totty is survived by her children: Damian Sullivan (Kimberly Kane), Nicole Sullivan (Shane Leavy), Michele Sullivan (Jen Greene), Alexandra Sullivan (Daniel Merges) from her marriage to the late Desmond P. Sullivan and from her marriage to the late Ray E. Barnard, Justin Barnard (Lauren Schiappa). She is also survived by six grandchildren, and her sister, Sandra Benziger. She is predeceased by her parents Evelyn (Krohn) and Isaac T. Edwards.

A private interment will take place in Orient, NY on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, 40 North Main Ave, Albany, New York 12203. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.