September 24, 1959 - February 12, 2025
Barbara Ann Shin, 65, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Capital Health Systems at Fuld in Trenton, NJ.
Born in Trenton, and raised in Hamilton Square, Barbara spent her life in the Hamilton area where she built a home filled with love and warmth. A graduate of Steinert High School, she dedicated 33 years of service to the State of New Jersey’s Public Defender’s Office, where her kindness and dedication touched many lives.
Barbara was a selfless and compassionate soul, always putting the needs of her family and friends before her own. Her generous spirit continued even after her passing, as her family honored her legacy by choosing organ donation through the Gift of Life Program, allowing her light to shine on in the lives of others.
She cherished every moment spent with her beloved grandchildren and found joy in simple pleasures, collecting sea glass along the shore with her dear friend Joyce Ann, singing with a voice as beautiful as her heart, and relaxing by the pool on warm summer days.
Barbara was predeceased by her father, Frank Shin; her mother, Joyce Carroll; her stepfather, Fritz Carroll; her nephew, Lawrence Campbell; her partner, David Rapciewicz; her dogs, Muffy and Moon; her cats, Sid and Ma Cat.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever hold her in their hearts: her daughters, Carrie (Jason) Malkin, Brittney Shin, and Shannon (James) Malkin; her sister, Donna (Larry) Campbell; her treasured grandchildren, Jayden, Jayce, Brenden, and Landen Malkin, and A.J. and Cason Shin; her sister-in-law, Janel (Kyle) Kinter; her godson, Brandon Kinter; her niece, Lauren (Keith); great-nephew, Logan; and her best friends, Joyce Ann Tibbit, Linda Lawson Curtin, Alice O’Brien, and Charlotte Nixon. Barbara’s love extended far beyond her immediate family, and she will be deeply missed by many other cherished relatives and dear friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street, Hamilton.
Words of Remembrance will be shared at 12:00 p.m.
Burial will follow in Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton.
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Never in my wildest dream did I imagine me signing this guest book. My deepest condolences to your family and friends on this devasting loss. Your selfless giving for others with your kindness, bright smile and giving heart was needed elsewhere. I am truly going to miss you. This is not goodbye for me for I will carry you in all the memories, tears, sorrow and laughter we shared throughout the years. One thing is for sure that my visits to NJ are forever changed. No more (I need to see Barbara). My beautiful soul, may you now rest in eternal peace and continue to shine like the bright star you have always been. Continue to guide use with your…
Carrie and family -
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Carrie please reach out if you need anything
Sending much love and many prayers,
Nicole Zimmerman and Family
My sincere condolences Carrie. May God grant you the strength and comfort you need at this difficult time. Hold on to the precious memories of your beautiful mother. You and your entire family are in my prayers.
Darrea
Barbara I will and have been writing in OUR own personal notebook. No one but our children could come close to understanding you and I and the things we say and do. Besides their private. They only belong to you and I. As you know, I am in shock. We promised we were going to go together. And just that, sorta we did. I am just a hollow being sitting on the side of my bed, rocking, singing our songs and pulling my hair.
But like our favorite poem about our entwined hearts. That is the way it has to be for now. You carry my heart wherever you may go, my heart goes with you. Wherever I go, …
Oh my God! This is unbelievable! Barbara was one of the most kind, caring selfless woman I’ve known. She was a wonderful woman and she will
Truly be missed. My heart breaks for her family, sending my deepest condolences. So very sorry for this unimaginable loss. Jim and I are here if you need anything.