Barkers celebrate their golden anniversary

Glenn and Ann Barker on their wedding day 

ALTAMONT — The Barker family would like to honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Ann and Glenn Barker of Altamont.

Ann and Glenn Barker were married on May 23, 1970 at St. Mary’s Church in Tuxedo Park, New York. They met while attending Oswego State University.

Mr. Barker worked as an 11th-grade American history teacher at South Colonie High School, retiring in 1999.

Mrs. Barker is a retired second-grade teacher, having spent most of her career at Veeder Elementary in South Colonie.

The couple are avid antique collectors. They have found much enjoyment collecting, restoring, and selling old toys, furniture, baseball memorabilia, and dollhouses. The couple are very proud grandparents.

Their family includes children Ned Barker and Alaina Mormile of Rotterdam, Daniel and Katie Barker of Altamont; and grandchildren James, Janie, and Crosby.

 

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