Barbara M. (MacLennan) Barber, 81, of Mattapoisett, died January 16, 2016 at Our Lady’s Haven.
Barbara was the wife of the late Donald Duane Barber who passed away 15 months ago.
Born in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late John C and Bertha (Twite) MacLennan, Barbara lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.
After serving in the U.S. Air Force, where she met Donald, and while raising their 4 children, Barbara enrolled in college and obtained her master’s degree.
Barbara was formerly employed by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission until retirement.
She was a talented artist, enjoyed her time in Port Charlotte, FL, loved reading, music (especially Elvis), walks in Mattapoisett Village, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her 4 children, Dianne Barber and her husband Carlos Smith of Medford, MA, Katherine Barnett and her husband Alistair of Mattapoisett, MA, David Barber and his fiancée Nancy Hudgins of Sudbury, MA, and John Barber and his fiancée Eileen Turnbull of East Providence, RI; 2 sisters, Lorraine Hereld and her husband Gerald of Pleasanton, CA, and Pam Chacon of Long Beach, CA; 6 grandchildren Rachel Barnett, Michael Barnett, Jared Barnett and his wife Allie, Stefani Barber, Vincent Barber and John Barber; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.