Barbara A. Tremblay

Barbara A. (Pariseau) Tremblay, 78, of Manchester, passed away February 6, 2019, peacefully in her home after a brief illness.

She was born on March 24, 1940, to Henry and Ellen (Shea) Pariseau. Her father served as Manchester's Mayor for a brief time before his death in 1970.

Barbara graduated from St. Joseph's High School for Girls and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

After being a stay-at-home mom for several years, she worked at St. Anthony's Elementary School, Amoskeag and TD Banks and Bank One Asset Management as a receptionist.

Barbara was an active member in her church and community, volunteering at the former St. Patrick Church, the Parish of the Transfiguration and Manchester East Little League. She supported many philanthropic causes, donating to schools, the United Way, American Heart Association, and the American Lung Association. Her happiest times were spent with her children and their families, her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Mikey. She was an avid fan of all New England sports teams, especially the Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years, Albert J. Tremblay and two grandchildren, Jake Henry and Megan Elodie.

Family includes three sons, Reverend Albert J. Tremblay, obl.SB, of Newton-Plaistow, Brian H. Tremblay and his wife, Diane, and their son, Brian II of Gilmanton and Jeffrey A. Tremblay and his wife, Tracey, and their son, Kelan Laine, of Portland, ME; her golden retriever, Mikey; and several aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Parish of the Transfiguration, 305 Kelley St., Manchester. Committal prayers followed at St. Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald St., Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Barbara's name may be made to the American Lung Association at www.action.lung.org.