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Barbara Petridis Obituary
Uxbridge - Barbara E. (Popham) Petridis, 70, of Uxbridge, formerly of Sutton and Cape Cod, died Friday in home.
Her husband Harry Petridis died in 2003 and her son Darryl Gosselin died in 1985
She is survived by her sons; Craig Gosselin, and his wife Tonia, and Shawn Gosselin, both of Sutton, 3 grandchildren; Haley, Joe and Jesse Gosselin, 3 brothers; Richard Popham of Maryland, Wes Popham of California, and John Popham of Millbury, and several nieces and nephews.
Barbara was born in Worcester; she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Orcutt) Popham. She was educated in Sutton, and after hairdressing school opened, owned and operated Barbara's Beauty Salon on Grafton Street in Worcester. She operated the shop for 25 years before retiring to Cape Cod, where she worked part-time at Cape Cod Hospital for many years.
Barbara was a skilled cook. She loved to cook for family and friends. Her Spaghetti and meatballs, and clam chowder were her signature dishes.
She was a member of the Valley Chapel Church of the Nazarene.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday October 8th from 4-7 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street in Auburn. Her funeral will be held at 10 AM on Thursday October 9th in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hillside.
Please make donations to The Valley Chapel, 130 Douglas Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569.
To leave a message of condolence, or to view the Book of Memories please visit
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Ellie Madyda
September 29, 2025
Miss you everyday. Going to Blissful Meadows for Scallops every Friday night.
Catherine Seaver
September 29, 2022
You are always close to our hearts. You are missed. Love,
Ellie
September 29, 2022
Still miss you my friend.
ron santosucci
October 9, 2014
shawn and craig... im so sorry about your moms passing... she was a great cook and a nicer lady
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Karen & Bill Maynard
October 8, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bethany Caruso
October 8, 2014
Rest in Peace Auntie.
Love Tim and Bethany
Maurice Lavoie
October 7, 2014
To Ralph & family.
So sorry Ralph to hear about the loss of your sister.
Maurice Lavoie
Colleen Bovick
October 7, 2014
Good times were had when I would stay overnight at the farm when we were in our teens. We would listen to records 50"s of course. I will miss you Cousin Barbara. Love Cousin Colleen
Shirley Zeiger
October 6, 2014
Dear Family of Barbara,
You have my deepest sympathy.
I went to school at Sutton High with her until I left at the end of 1960. We were good friends there.
Sincerely,
Shirley Lavallee Zeiger
Peter and Dianna Kaplanes
October 6, 2014
To Barbara's sons and families:
We were friends with Barbara and Harry years ago. We remember her wonderful smile and her great personality.
May her memory be eternal and forever in your hearts.
robert popham
October 6, 2014
that picture is how i remember barbara. may she rest in peace
Megan Dardas
October 6, 2014
Rest in Peace Auntie Barbara. You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Love Megan, Jonathan, and Gauge
P. M. WADE
October 5, 2014
A Sutton Memorial High School classmate-1961. Rest in Peace, dear friend. A smile no one could forget.
Ellie Madyda
October 5, 2014
When I was lost you rescued me. I will cherish your friendship forever. You'll always be in my heart.
Ralph Nelson
October 5, 2014
RIP Barbara. You deserve it.
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