Barbara J. Baxter Hansen, 93, of Millis died Monday, December 19, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Wayne L. Hansen and just celebrated their 71st anniversary.
Born in West Medford on July 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Marjorie (Hogan) Baxter.
Barbara was a resident of Millis since 1956. She attended high school at Saint Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. She attended LaSalle College after graduation.
After raising five children, she worked at Hansen Electrical Supply in Framingham along side, her husband and family.
Barbara loved boating with her family traveling on the high seas on their boat, the Home Away. They traveled to and from Nantucket and Naples, Florida. She was a sport’s fishermen, breaking the Massachusetts woman’s blue marlin record. In addition, Barbara was an avid bridge player.
Besides her husband, she is survived by five children: Pamela Sette and her husband, Stephen of Milford; Rodney Hansen and his wife, Sharon of Naples, Florida; Jeffrey Hansen and his wife, Lisa of East, Falmouth; Lauren McNamara and her late husband, Thomas of Medway; and Penelope Hansen of Millis. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on December 22, 2022 from 9 to 11 AM at Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis followed by a Funeral Service at 11AM. Burial will follow at the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Millis.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Alzheimer’s Association - act.alz.org