ALEXANDRIA — Barbara C. Skroback, 77, of Perkins Hill Road, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of wonderful memories and a family who loved her
deeply.
Barbara was born on November 24, 1948, in Framingham, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Robert Cullen and Lenore (Lewis) Cullen.
Barbara built a career at New England Telephone and AT&T as a telephone equipment instructor, generously sharing her knowledge and helping others develop their skills. In later years, she worked part time as a teller at Franklin Savings Bank, where she enjoyed connecting with the people she met.
Barbara loved traveling the world and taking cruises, making many wonderful memories along the way. She especially enjoyed taking road trips to Niagara Falls with her husband and spending winters together in Florida. She found joy in playing slot machines at the casino, reading the local newspaper, completing Sudoku puzzles, and spending time on Newfound Lake. Family and friends will remember her remarkable talent for folding clothes and her delicious spaghetti sauce. She loved her dogs and cats and held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Barbara leaves behind her husband, Edward Skroback, with whom she shared 46 years and 24 days; her stepdaughter, Kimberly Bean, and her husband, Mohamed; her grandchildren, Kayla, Sarah “Pen,” and Ethan; her niece, Nicole Goudreau, and her husband, Christopher; her grandniece, Hayleigh; and her grandnephew, Zachary. She is also remembered by several step-nieces and step-nephews.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her step-son, Brian Skroback; her sisters, Elaine McAdam and Joan Martin; and her brothers-in-law, Victor McAdam and James Martin.
Barbara will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her deep love for her family, her passion for travel, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.
A joint Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Barbara and her late stepson, Brian Skroback, who passed away on April 3, 2026. The Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Grace Chapel, 2 West Shore Road, Bristol, New Hampshire.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association, 186 Waukewan St. #6023, Meredith, NH 03253.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.