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Barbara Thompson Obituary

Barbara Jean (Stevens) Thompson, 92, of Carver, went to her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer. Barbara was a long time resident of Braintree, graduating from Braintree High School. She was pre-deceased by her mother Marjorie C. Stevens and her brother Donald C. Stevens. Surviving members of the family include Earle A. Thompson, her beloved husband, her sister Marjorie Ann Stevens of Riverside California, and her son George F. Finch of Bloomfield Connecticut; her nieces Terry A. Dowd , of Scottsdale Arizona; Diane Wheelock, Vernon Connecticut; Constance M. Norve, Hanson Massachusetts; Kathleen Jung, San Rafael California; her nephews Robert F. Stevens, Halifax, Massachusetts; Donald M. Stevens, Longmeadow Massachusetts; Paul Stevens, Groton Massachusetts and Neal Stevens, West Brookfield, Massachusetts. Barbara was a longtime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of the Eastern Star, friends of South Shore Hospital, Council on Aging, Plympton- Carver Triad, Braintree Historical Society, as well as many other community activities. She was an ardent basket weaver, and was interested in many other arts and crafts. Visiting hours will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St., on Monday, October 29, from 11 to 1 p.m., with a service held at 1 p.m. A funeral procession will assemble on Tuesday, October 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, to proceed to the Massachusetts National Cemetery for interment at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbaras name to South Shore Hospice, 30 Reservoir Rd., Rockland, MA 02370.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 26, 2018.
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May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time.

November 8, 2018

It was an honor to be her friend. She was generous, kind, loving, funny and we shared lots of talks. I will miss her all the days of my life. Rest peacefully, Barbara. Love Patty Batson

Patty Batson

October 28, 2018

Dear Earl and family,

I am so sorry about Barbara's death. She was a wonderful lady and I loved her very much. I know you are so sad to loose her. I am sure you all have great memories of her. I hope those memories will help you through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and Sympathy,
Pat McDonough

October 27, 2018

Barbara was a true and wonderful friend. We shared so many good times and I will always cherish those happy memories.
She was always helping people. Always there for me with good advice and a helping hand, when I or anyone she loved needed something.
I will miss her dearly.
Pat McDonough

October 27, 2018

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