Barbara A. Thommen, 88, of Mattapoisett died February 11, 2025 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Hans J.U. Thommen.
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Newman) Sanderson, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.
She was formerly employed as a teacher at Gidley Elementary School in Dartmouth for many years until her retirement.
Mrs. Thommen enjoyed quilting, gardening, reading, playing bridge and the company of her cat Katy.
She was a member of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club and Shining Tides Quilting Guild.
Survivors include her step-daughter, Julie Awwad and her husband Mohammad of North Scituate, RI, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
She was the step-mother of the late Jeanne Thommen.
Her private Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 15th in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett followed by burial in Cushing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Mattapoisett Free Public Library or to the Mattapoisett Womans Club. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
