Barbara A. Spinney, 76, of Derry, NH passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 12, 1937 in Cambridge, MA, daughter of the late Oliver J. and Catherine I. (McKenzie) Brazeau. Barbara and Gaylon moved to Derry in 1968 where they raised their five sons. Barbara spent years volunteering and working as a lunch lady in the Derry School System. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, going to their shows and sporting events. She enjoyed playing games, especially Rummy, Pokeno and Tri-Ominos, with them. She had a way of making each one of them feel special.
A very unassuming woman, but the impact she had on all of her family and friends was tremendous. We will miss her dearly and will always remember her love, guidance, and compassion.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Gaylon N. Spinney Jr., five sons, Gaylon L. Spinney and his wife Dawn, David J. Spinney and his wife Susan, Steven O. Spinney and his wife Sharon, Mark T. Spinney and his wife Laura, and Michael J. Spinney and his wife Kristin, 13 grandchildren, one sister, Ann Alexander and her husband David, as well as several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:00am in the Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Williams Syndrome Association, 570 Kirts Boulevard Suite 223, Troy Michigan 48084 or at their website www.williams-syndrome.org.