Barbara W. Balding, of Locust Valley, died on Dec. 5, 2011 at age 80. Former wife of Bruce E. Balding. Mother of Betsey Ruprecht (Bill). Sister of Wells Whitney; Sally; and Lee Whitney. Grandmother of Mollie; Charlie and Barney Ruprecht. Service to be held at St. Johns of Lattingtown at a later date. Donations may be made to the Planting Fields Arboretum (www.Planting Fields.org). Arrangements by Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove.