BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Duckett Funeral Home of J. S. Waterman

656 Boston Post Road

Sudbury, Massachusetts

Barbara Trafton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

NEEDHAM – Barbara Ann (Stevenson) Trafton, 87, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Carlyle House in Framingham after an illness.


She was born November 12, 1929 in Waltham, daughter of Gerald and Anna (Benson) Stevenson. She was raised in Waltham and Needham and graduated from Needham High School and Kathleen Dell Secretarial School.


Mrs. Trafton was employed by Seaboard Corporation, formerly in Chestnut Hill, for several years as an administrator until her retirement in 1994. She previously worked for State Mutual Insurance Company in Needham. She was a resident of Needham for 36 years.


Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Howard Munro Trafton, in 1979.


Beloved mother of Linda Ann Wright and her husband Peter of Sudbury; devoted grandmother of Jessica Lynn Wright of Sudbury; loving cousin of the late Richard Fairfield and his wife Paula of Marlborough, Rick Fairfield and his wife Terri, Cory Fairfield and Craig Fairfield, all of Marlborough. Barbara is also survived by many dear friends and extended relatives.


Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3rd at 10AM at St. Anselm Church, 100 Landham Road, Sudbury. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery.


Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 2nd from 4-8PM at the Duckett – J. S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road (RT20), Sudbury.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Epilepsy Foundation of New England "EFNE", 335 Main Street, #8, Wilmington, MA 01887.

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December 7, 2016

Carole O'Malley

Linda and family: So sorry to read of Barbara's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and family. It was good to see all of you when I attended Nancy Syner's funeral. Barbara looked wonderful that day! I have many fond memories of Barbara and the Ludlow days as well as times shared and enjoyed together. God bless you and family always.

December 1, 2016

Janet and Jim Wright

For 25 years we have so enjoyed our daughter-in-law Linda and were also blessed to have Barbara join in so many family gatherings and celebrations. She always made them a happy occasion and she will be sorely missed by our whole family. This photo is from one of those times that help us remember what a delight it was to know her. Her warm personality will stay in our memories as the years go by.

With our condolences to Linda and Jessica,
Janet and Jim Wright

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November 30, 2016

Garnet Pennington

I will miss Barbara! I will always remember her warmth and smile. She was wonderful! We are so sorry for you loss and are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Garnet Pennington

November 30, 2016

Emily Kane

We are so sorry that moving Samuel to Baltimore means we can't be with everyone to celebrate Auntie Barbara's life and mourn her passing. We will always have so many wonderful memories of family occasions, and will always cherish the love and excitement she shared with us as Aaron and Samuel grew up with their cousin Jessica. Her joy in celebrating family and her deep interest in all of us was a gift we appreciate so very much.
Love, Emily and David.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Duckett Funeral Home of J. S. Waterman

656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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St. Anselm Church

100 Landham Road, Sudbury, MA

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656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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