Barbara Lynne "Bonnie" Blader

July 8, 1951 - August 31, 2019

Barbara Lynne “Bonnie” Blader, age 68 of West Kill, New York, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, New York with her loving husband, Steven, by her side. She was born on July 8, 1951, in Clifton, New Jersey, a daughter of Elwood Baxter of Lakewood, New Jersey and Maryann Sullivan Baxter of Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Bonnie was a graduate of Shore Regional High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University. She obtained her Master’s Degree from Goddard College. She was a teacher at the West Windsor High School for many years until her retirement. Bonnie was also a writer and community activist. She enjoyed hiking, reading and working on behalf of Lexington, where she was instrumental in establishing the Lexington Farmers Market and bringing broadband internet service to the town. In addition to her parents, Bonnie is survived by her husband of over 48 years, Steven Blader; three daughters Enid Ryce of Marina, California, Ruth Blader of Besancon, France and Esther Blader of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one brother Robert Baxter; two sisters Jean Baxter and Elizabeth Baxter; seven grandchildren Ginger Blader, Pierre Blader, Jonah Blader, Daphne Blader, Olive Somogyi, Maceo Ryce and Miles Seals and seven nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. A celebration of life gathering for Bonnie will be conducted in October. Contributions in her memory may be made to the West Kill-Lexington Community Improvement Association, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill, New York 12492. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc. 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown, New York. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com