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Barbara May Niels
Barbara May Niels of Hampton Bays died peacefully on November 25, surrounded by her family. She was 88.
She was born on Staten Island on March 7, 1937, the daughter of Irene and George Nelson.
She and her husband Walter moved to Hampton Bays from Manhattan in 1970; they fell in love with the small beachside community.
She was a nurse. She practiced at Southampton Hospital and with the Dominican Sisters Family Health Service.
She was an active member of St. Rosalie’s Parish.
She was always available with a helping hand, her family said. She is loved and will be remembered for her kind spirit and her laughter, they said.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, George Nelson. She is survived by her husband, Walter; her daughter, Amy Dunkirk Stern; and her granddaughters, Elle and Chase Dunkirk.
Staff Writer on Dec 3, 2025