Gilford-----Barbara J. Dagney, 63, lost her brave battle with cancer on Sunday, January 14th 2018 at her home, surrounded by loving family.
Anyone that knew Barbara knew that she did everything on her own terms, and this held true even in her death. Barbara was living with her daughter, Kimberly Lesnewski, and son-in-law, Mark Lesnewski, in Gilford New Hampshire. Barb’s passion for health care was evident from her early days as an EMT. It continued to grow throughout the highlights of her career. Her affinity for the medical field was displayed by her dedication to the patients and her fellow colleagues while serving as an office manager for Total Vision Eye Care, Colchester Internal Medicine, and Windham Medical Group located in Connecticut.
Barb was happiest spending time in her garden, going to NASCAR races, fishing, and camping on the beach with friends and family.
Born on November 23, 1954 in Orleans, VT, Barb was the youngest of three children. She is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Kathleen Calkins and her brother Steve Calkins. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Mark Lesnewski and her daughter Jennifer Harward as well as her grandchildren, Dylan Lesnewski, Mikhayla (Lesnewski) Torgerson, Codey Lesnewski, Devin Scott, and Daniel Harward. She has two great-granddaughters, Scarlett and Amelia Torgerson. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Edson Calderwood as well as her nieces, Christy, Heather, Heidi and Summer and her nephew Brett; and her former husband and friend, Michael Dagney.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 1-4 pm at 1 Irish Setter Lane, Gilford NH.
In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested donations be made to Anderson-Ganong Cancer Center, 80 Highland Street, Laconia NH 03246.
Your time as a caterpillar has expired. Your wings are ready. Now you will fly with the butterflies.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.