Barbara Joan Lusignan

Barbara Joan Lusignan obituary, Worcester, MA

Barbara Joan Lusignan

Barbara Lusignan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Athy Memorial Home - Worcester on Oct. 23, 2025.
Barbara Joan (Carsus) Lusignan, 89, of Worcester, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at Dodge Park Rest Home after a long illness.
Barbara leaves three children, Denise V. Walsh and her husband John P. Walsh of Worcester, David D. Lusignan and his partner Charles A. Miller of Ogunquit, Maine, and Marc K. Lusignan of Boston; two grandchildren, Ryan J. Kelley and his wife Rebecca Kelley of Fitchburg, and Alyssa C. Eaton and her husband Matthew Eaton of Worcester; six great grandchildren, Joseph, Declan, and Callum Kelley, and Trent, Allana, and Peyton Eaton, and many nieces and nephews. Her brother J. Kenneth Carsus died in 2006. Her former husband Donald A. Lusignan passed away earlier this year.
Daughter of Joseph C. and Rose (Dusak) Carsus, Barbara was born in Pawtucket, RI, and grew up in Worcester. She was a graduate of the former Commerce High School.
Barbara loved to take care of her family. When her children were older, she worked as an administrative assistant at Pierce and Pierce Law Firm, Bay Path Regional Vocational High School, and at Alexander, Aronson & Finning, PCs for 19 years retiring in 2006.
In her 50s, Barbara enrolled at the New England School of Design in Boston. She opened 2 boutiques in Auburn and Lexington for a time. She was a gifted seamstress, artist, and loved to sew, tole paint, and make ceramics.
She enjoyed ballroom dancing and Victorian decorating. Most of all, she loved her family and close friends, especially her time with her children, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren, who brought her great joy.
There are calling hours on Monday, October 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral service will be Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. at Life Source Church, 350 Stafford St., Cherry Valley (Leicester). Burial will follow in the Notre Dame Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Barbara's name to the Dodge Park Employee Holiday Fund, 101 Randolph Rd., Worcester, MA 01606.

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October 23, 2025

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October 23, 2025

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Brenda (Lusignan) Dacey

October 23, 2025

Dear Denise, David, Mark and to your families,
Words can not express our heartfelt sympathy and sadness for all of you, during the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother.
Losing both your parents so close together is a tremendous loss for your family.

I remember our times
at " Camp" growing up as young cousins together .
We would swim and play,
as our Mothers sat
on the lawn and watched us ,
and our fathers played horseshoes .
I will always remember Aunt Barbara as such a absolutely stunningly BEAUTIFUL
woman!!!!
She always carried herself with such Elegance , Grace and Class !!!
I always thought she should´ve been a model or a movie star!!!!!!!!
She was always dressed so fashionably and she was just so SWEET !!

At all the Lusignan parties, Holidays and events growing up, it was so fun to see our Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles
and parents all dancing , and laughing on the dance floor!
Aunt Barbara and Uncle Donny always looked like the " BARBIE AND KEN" gliding effortlessly around the floor to all the Waltzes!
She was just so gentle, sweet, kind and always had a beautiful smile.

When Aunt Barbara and David opened their own Boutique in Auburn,
I went to their store and I was beyond impressed!!!! Working in the industry myself... I gained an enormous respect for her as a business woman!
I could see every detail of fashion, style, quality and professionalism in her Boutique,
just like I had always seen in her!
Her Boutique was a beautiful reflection of herself!!

Aunt Barbara´s loving devotion to caring for her family was inspirational and heartwarming !!!
A Mothers Love stays with her children forever
May she always be with you in your hearts and memories, and Celebrate her everyday!

I hope you all find Peace in knowing she is in Gods loving arms, and we will all be together again one day

All our Love and Sympathy,
Brenda and Paul Dacey and family

Lisa Berard Giguere

October 23, 2025

I remember Barbara when I was a child when going to the Lusignan camp. She was a very classy and beautiful woman who enjoyed her time taking a boat rides on the lake but at the same time not messing up her hair and her clothes. Not everyone could pull this off but Barbara could . My she rest in peace and may all the wonderful memories help heal your heart.

Joyce Cardin

October 23, 2025

Denise& Jack, David & Charles, Marc and families
A mother´s love is irreplaceable and this is a very difficult time for all of you. Her life was a gift to everyone that knew her. I´m so grateful for all the wonderful memories we shared as family and my heart goes out to all of you... she will be forever missed in my heart and in my mind!. God was calling her home. Now she is in his loving arms and he said" WELCOME HOME my faithful servant."

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