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1948 - 2025

Barbara Jansen obituary, 1948-2025, Westport, MA

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Potter Funeral Home

81 Reed Road

Westport, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Service

Oct. 11, 2025

1:00 p.m.

St. Andrews by-the-Sea

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Barbara Jansen Obituary

Barbara Jansen of Westport, MA, born on August 20, 1948, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by family. A dedicated ESL teacher and lifelong learner, Barbara inspired students with her warmth and passion for language. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas B.B. Jansen, and is survived by her sister, brother, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's by-the-Sea, Little Compton, RI.



Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's by-the-Sea, Little Compton, RI; Dorcas International (diiri.org); or World Central Kitchen (wck.org).

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Published by Sakonnet Times (Tiverton & Little Compton) on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Oct

11

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

St. Andrews by-the-Sea

Little Compton, RI

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Potter Funeral Home

81 Reed Road, Westport, MA 02790

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