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Norma E. Barber

1936 - 2023

Norma E. Barber obituary, 1936-2023, Carolina, RI

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

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S.R. Avery Funeral Home

3A Bank Street

Hope Valley, Rhode Island

Norma Barber Obituary

CAROLINA -- Norma E. (Edwards) Barber, 87, of Shannock Hill Rd, Carolina, RI died peacefully on Monday October 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife o William O. Barber sadly he passed away on December 3, 2016.

Born in South Kingstown, RI on May 6, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Calbert R. and Elsie (Prince) Edwards.
Norma worked for the United States Postal Service and retired as the Post Master of the Shannock, RI, Post Office.

Mrs. Barber was a member of the Charlestown, Richmond, Carolina Fire Department Auxiliary and the Hope Valley Ambulance Auxiliary.

Norma is survived by her son; Scott W. Barber and his companion Allison her grandson; Seth W. Barber and his wife Kayla and she also leaves seven great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late C. Elwood Edwards, Dorothy Pukas, Harry Edwards,Marion Gronstrom and Barbra Jordan.

A calling hour will be held on Friday November 3, 2023 from 10-11AM at the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, followed by burial in White Brook Cemetery, Carolina, RI.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope Valley ambulance squad and Carolina Volunteer Fire Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2023.

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Diane McDonnell Trant

June 11, 2024

Deb , Scott and Barber family..I just noticed that Norma had passed..I am so sorry...my deepest condolences...she was a unique lady for sure.. Sincerely , Diane McDonnell Trant....

Richard Seymour

November 5, 2023

Scott, we always enjoyed being around your mother and father. Sorry for your loss.
Rich and Carolyn Seymour

Alan and Donna Wright

October 29, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss Scott and family. She was a great person.

Sandy Coutu

October 28, 2023

We will miss you dearly Aunt Norma, you will always hold a special place in our hearts. May peace be with Scott & his family knowing she is reunited with his Dad. Sending love from Sandy&Pete , Shawna & Ricky, Rylan & Jordan.

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