Barbara (Rubin) Green passed away peacefully at age 93 on Dec. 13, 2025 in Wayland. Born on Nov. 21, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Mabel and Charles Rubin, Barbara lived a full and vibrant life marked by deep curiosity, a love of nature, and an enduring commitment to education.
Barbara (Rubin) Green, 93
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