Barbara (Butler) Stone, formerly of Lynnfield passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.She was 87.
Beloved wife of the late Robert J.W. Stone with whom she shared 25 years of marriage.Devoted mother of Karen Stone Talwar of New York, NY, Jacqueline Comeau and her husband David of Lynnfield, and Meredith Stone of Middleton.Loving sister of the late Rosemary Rudolph.Cherished grandmother of Mackenzie and Cameron Comeau.She felt strongly about the importance of volunteering.Giving of her time to the League of Women Voters and The Home for Little Wanderers.She was also an avid golfer.
She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and loyal friend.Family was always her first priority.She especially loved traveling the world with family and friends. She had a warm smile, a big heart and kind word for everyone she met. Barbara always saw the good in people; and everyone loved her.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday, May 11 from 4-7pm and again on Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St, Melrose for her Funeral Service celebrated at 10am.All attendees are required to wear masks, maintain social distancing, pay their respects, and exit the Funeral Home promptly to allow other guests to enter. A limited number of guests will be allowed in the building at one time.Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield.
Gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA. 02452.