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Barbara Senecal Obituary
She was born on October 21, 1940, the daughter of Edgar and Isabel (Whittermore) Martin.
She was employed for 29 years at the General Electric Co. before retiring.
Barbara enjoyed gardening, embroidering, jigsaw puzzles and watching football. She also loved decorating for the holidays and being in the great outdoors.
She is survived by her former husband, Harold Senecal; her children, Cherie Lehman, Joann Senecal, Brian (Suzanne) Senecal and Tom Hyjek; also by her grandchildren Amanda and Christina Senecal, Jason, Melissa, Rebecca and Joshua Hyjek; her great-grandchildren Robert, Noah, and Amelia Gilbert, Adeline, Isabella and Regan Hyjek and Matilda Plouffe; her two brothers, Gil (Jennie) Martin and Wes Martin; and two sisters Betty Ann Martin and Mary (Don) Berg.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Thomas and Ernest Martin, and sons-in-law Peter Smith and Jim Lehman.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Popovitch
May 20, 2015
My thoughts are with your family. She will always be in your memories. I worked with Barb for many years. She was very dedicated and always willing to help.She will be missed by everyone.
Deborah. G Hall
May 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara's Family ,I am so sorry for your loss . She was a wonderful person. My Condolencesto the Senecal Family
Debbie Popovitch
May 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I worked with Barb for many years and remember her dedication. She was always willing to help. She was a good person who will be missed by all.
Susan Senecal
May 18, 2015
Cherie,Joanne,and Brian,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mother.
Kathie Senecal Poljacik Jones
May 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all three of my cousins Cherie, Joann and Brian your mom loved you all so very much. Also to my Uncle Harold and his grand children and great grand children. She will be missed love to you all lots of good memories when we were kids. Hugs and Love Kathie, and family
Bernie Knapp
May 17, 2015
Hi Cherie so sorry to hear about your mom. All my Prayers be with you.
Marty Crilly
May 17, 2015
Amanda&chrisy your in my thoughts&prayers remember the good times u all had&that will help u through the bad times she will be missed by many just know now that she is home with our heavenly father&what a beautifull place she is in love u both Aunt Marty
Carole (Senecal) Shackleford
May 16, 2015
I'm so sorry to the family of Barb. I was part of the Senecal family as she was, liked and knew her as a faithful dedecated mom. God give you all the peace that is beyond understanding. God Bless
Leanne Ritchie
May 16, 2015
Chrissy, Amanda, and Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to you all. May she rest in peace.
Amanda Senecal
May 16, 2015
I love you grandma see you in heaven no more suffering
Amanda Senecal
May 16, 2015
Hi grandma I miss you so much I will always remember our time together I love you
Sandy Boice
May 16, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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