It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Schibbelhute. Barbara passed Tuesday February 21, 2023, at her home in Deerfield NH surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Brighton, MA on August 27, 1931, a daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Veltman) Ballou. Barbara went on to raise four boys with her late husband Edward Schibbelhute in Derry NH. Barbara enjoyed scrabble, researching family history and spending time with her 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with whom she was immensely proud of.
She is survived by four sons, John Schibbelhute of Pepperell, MA, Paul Schibbelhute of Nashua, NH, Edward Schibbelhute, Jr. of Deerfield, and Peter Schibbelhute of Deerfield, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Charles Ballou of Wilmington, MA, Paul Ballou and Bill Ballou, both of Andover, MA, three sisters, Loretta Westerhoff of Westford, MA, Cathy Staniewicz of NY, and Martha Dimond of Pittsfield, MA, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Schibbelhute.
Following cremation, calling hours were held on Thursday March 9, 2023 from 5 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday March 10th at 10:00am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry. Burial will be in the spring at Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry.