Barbara D. Kersten, 70; Trained Golden Retrievers In Worcester – All Otsego

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IN MEMORIAM:  Barbara D. Kersten, 70;

Trained Golden Retrievers In Worcester

Barbara Kersten

WORCESTER – Barbara D. Kersten, 70, of Worcester, who trained champion golden retrievers here for three decades, passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

She was born on Dec. 15, 1948, in Manhattan, the daughter of John S. and Mary (Henchel) Bliven.

Barbara owned and operated Lothlorien Goldens for more than 30 years. She was dedicated to breeding, showing and training Golden Retrievers, having shown numerous champions and obedience titles dogs in both the U.S. and Canada.

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