Bobbie may have left us, but she's still remembered. Little but mighty, she touched us with her grace, kindness, sense of fun and incredible gardening knowledge and floral talent. And, she was a Bridge Queen!
Loved her, miss her and remember her.
Healing wishes to all who loved her.
Linda Ely

Bobbie was a delight. I was privileged to know her through Yacht Haven Garden Club and considered her my mentor. She knew everything about flowers, plants and gardening and was generous sharing her knowledge and her plants. Talented and charming, Bobbie approached life and living with a huge appetite. Bridge was one of her passions and she mentored me in that too. I loved her. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved fashion and took pride in her appearance. Bobbie was a great lady who touched many lives and left an imprint. To have known her was to have been blessed. She will be remembered with love and appreciation.
Extending heartfelt sympathy to her family and sending healing wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Linda Ely



 Together with my husband, Bruce, I offer my sincerest condolences to all of Bobbie's family members.  I came to know Bobbie through the Belvoir Garden Club.  She was the most knowledgeable plant person I have ever known!  Our friendship was strengthened as we saw one another weekly at the 7:30 Mass at Fort Belvoir on Sundays.  
  Though it has been some time since we have visited,  we will miss Bobbie.  We'll always remember her as a smart, chic, very funny woman.  She was strong in Faith and such a great friend. She could put a smile on anybody's face!  What an example she set for us all!

Bobbi was a regular attendee at the 0730 Mass at Fort Belvoir for many years, as were we.  She was an amazing woman; as cordial a person you could ever meet and always dressed for success.  We sat next to her in church; either just in front of or just behind her.  We both had our favorite seats at Mass.  she always had a kind word and will be missed dearly.

John and Pat Saikowski

Bobbie was an inspiration to so many of us at the Ft. Belvoir Catholic Community.  Her stories and memories (ski racing, meeting Clark Gable) after mass at coffee call were the highlight of the morning. She showed us all what it was to embrace life, enjoy good company, and love each other.  She lived life to its fullest and showed us all how to do the same. We will miss her.  Our heartfelt sympathy to her family.  She was special. 


To the family of Bobbie,

Bobbie had a lot of class and made great impressions on everyone who knew her in the Fort Belvoir Catholic Community.   I loved her special spunk and personality.  She is sorely missed.  That being said, I am confident she is currently experiencing much joy--and will be for all eternity.

My condolences,
Mike Mixon

  

  

I was of course sorry to hear of Bobbie’s death but grateful that she lived so long and grateful that I had the good fortune to be one of the priests at the Fort Belvoir Catholic Community where Bobbie and her husband were parishioners for so many years. I once asked Bobbie about her marriage and she spoke in glowing terms of her husband, Alfred, her children and grand children. She loved her family dearly. She told me that after Alfred’s death she missed most not being able to dance with him. What a wonderful memory she had of their lives together. It’s certainly sad to lose someone we all loved, but we rejoice that she had such strong faith and now she joins Alfred in heaven. May they rest in eternal peace and joy together. 

Bobbie stands out to me as a woman who had the drive of a hundred strong...she lived life to its fullest each day even when injury set her back. Bobbie loved her family with all of her heart. She talked often, with great pride and gratitude, about her daughter Lesley, granddaughters Carley and Hayley, and her son, Gregory. She was happy to share her life with them and always ready with news or a story about them. Bobbie was remarkable in so many ways. She remembered things about whomever she spoke with and would always ask how, and what, they and their family members were doing. 
Bobbie taught me much about gardening, cooking, and making the most of life. She enriched my life in countless ways with her easy friendship, her laughter, her frank opinions and her kindness.  She is missed greatly already and she will always have a warm place in my heart. My life has been blessed, as has that of my family, by Bobbie's friendship.  I pray for God's comfort and peace for Bobbie's family now and in the days ahead. 
Evelyn Majauskas

The holy spirit layed it on my heart to share a scapula with her and it made her smile.  It was truly a blessing to me to have met her and spent time with her.  One of the  Benedictine  Sisters of Virginia, gave me a Rosary to give to her and when I did, her face lit up again. She said it was so beautiful and that she loved it and then she made the sign of  the cross, kissed it and began to pray. We prayed together until she was too tired.  I was so honored to spend that time with her. She thanked me and sent thanks to the Sister who sent her the Rosary.  She fell asleep with it  wrapped around her hand.  I wanted her daughter to have this picture.  God Bless you. May she rest in peace

Mrs. Birra or Bobbi as she was affectionately called was one in a million.  Passionate about everything she tried and passionate about the care of her children Lesley and Greg.  I still remember the beautiful flower arrangement she made for me from her own garden and always her thoughtful handwritten notes of thanks when I sent her birthday gifts and wishes.  Her wit and sense of humor and strength and passion will always be remembered as an example to us all.  Her stories of skiing, horsemanship, travel and flowers/gardening will always be fondly remembered.  Memory of Bobbi's expression when I brought her flowers and she advised put them right there beside me on the table as "I" will arrange them to Bobbi watching Hayley and Lesley attempt giving Maverick (horse) a bath  with a shake of her head make me smile.  One of the greatest generation must have another job to do.  Condolences to the immediate family and everyone who knew her - I am pretty sure we all considered her family too.  Love, Jan


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Barbara Augusta Birra

19 janvier 1915 – 17 mars 2020

Demaine Funeral Home

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