Barbara Jean (Spear) LaFrance, 79, of Westerly, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Westerly Hospital. She was the loving wife of George E. LaFrance. Born in Westerly on December 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Melville and Elizabeth (Steadman) Spear.
Barbara LaFrance was a Homemaker who took care of her family and home. She loved watching old western movies while relaxing in her favorite chair. She loved to write to her family members and research her family genealogy. She also loved to travel to Maine when she was able.
She leaves her daughters, Valerie LaPointe and husband Dan, Desiree Taylor and husband Duane and Dawn LaFrance husband Junie Boyce with granddaughters Tia LaFrance Boyce, Tatyana LaFrance Boyce and grandsons Kyle Taylor, David Taylor and Tiquan Boyce. Barbara also leaves cousin Donna McDonald and husband Ed McDonald from Union Maine
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara’s name to Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Historical Society.
Calling hours will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St. Westerly, RI. Burial will be held privately by the family.
For online condolences, please visit www.buckler-johnston.com.