Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Lois Barnes Obituary
1930 - 2023
Westfield
Lois J. (Mosher) Barnes, Died May 5, 2023 at the Westfield Genesis Center in Westfield where she had been receiving care since late January of 2023. Lois was born in West Springfield on January 28, 1930 the daughter of Walter S. and Helena (Bissell) Mosher. She was a life-long resident of Westfield where she resided in the home her husband Edward built in 1964. Lois graduated from West Springfield High School in 1948 and worked for many years at the 'Third National Bank' in West Springfield. Lois enjoyed dabbling in the arts and was a member of a local Music Club, Book Club and a Still Life Art painting group. In her youth Lois graced the stage as a model and also performed in local theater productions such as the comedy, "My Sister Eileen" as Eileen. Lois was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Edward C. Barnes in 2018, her brother W. Deane Mosher, sisters Elaine G. Mosher and Virginia I. (Mosher) (Grolemund) Bauer. She is survived by a cousin Ronald B. Hill his wife and family in West Springfield, her life long friends Joyce (J.B.) Boguszewski, Charlotte Pauze of Westfield and Allen Paul of Holyoke. There are no calling hours. A private burial will be held at a later date. - additional details available through Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, Westfield. www.firtionadams.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lois Barnes
Sponsored by The Family.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Lois Barnes's name
Memorial Events
for Lois Barnes
How to support Lois's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Lois Barnes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
