Barbara (Gallant) Talbot

Barbara Gallant Talbot, of Tamworth, NH. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022, age 90.

Barbara was born June 8, 1931, in Springfield, MA to James and Winifred (Hannon) Gallant. Her joy in life was being surrounded by her large family. She was a devoted mother and together with her former husband, Robert Talbot, raised their five children in Danvers, MA. Barbara worked for the Danvers School System as a cafeteria cook for many years. She later refined her skills by taking culinary classed at Essex Aggie and Norther Essex Community College. Her family highlights were camping in NH and Summer family visits to ME.

Barbara moved to Tamworth, NH in 1988 and happily spent her retirement years at Chocorua Ski & Beach Community. She became an active member of Ossipee Concerned Citizens and Senior Center. She traveled year round; with summer trips with friends, and winter vacations with her sister, Wini and son, Tim.

Barbara's final years were spent at Mountain View Nursing Home where she was known for her pleasant content spirit, cheery smile., and love for playing Bingo.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents and sisters, Jean Gallant, and Winifred (Gallant) Gagnon, of Raymond, ME. She is survived by her children and spouses: Robert Talbot of West Paris, ME; Thomas & Nancy Talbot of Norway, ME; Kathryn & Brian Cook of Bethlehem, NH; Stephen & Chery Talbot of Tamworth, NH; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 23 Moultonville Rd. Center Ossipee, NH. Thursday May 12, 2022. at 11:00 AM. Burial and reception in Chocorua following mass.

Donations may be sent to Tamworth Community Nurses Association, 84R Main St. Tamworth, NH or St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Center Ossipee, NH.

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