PITTSFIELD – Barbara E. Braley, 77, died Feb. 16, 2005, at a Pittsfield healthcare facility. She was born Dec. 21, 1927, at Glenburn, a daughter of Walter and Wilma (Megguire) Babb. She was employed in the defense electronic industry and enjoyed bingo. She is survived by three sons, Malcolm and wife, Kathie Bournival Sr. of Detroit, Dennis and wife, Nancy Bournival Sr. of Plymouth, and Willard Braley Jr. of Exeter; two daughters, Sandra Boyle of Schenectady, N.Y. and Belinda and husband, Charles Morris, of Dexter; three brothers, Kenneth and wife, Ida Babb of Hermon, Bob and wife, Amber Babb of New Gloucester, and Bradley and wife, Joan Babb of Maryland; a sister, Katherine Braley of Glenburn; 24 grandchildren, two step-grand-children, 50 great grandchildren, two step-great-grand-children. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dolores Soucie and a son-in-law, Tom Boyle. Wilma will be sadly missed by two special nurses, Tammie McLaggan and Sheila Southard. Spring interment will be in Babb family lot, Waugh Cemetery, Levant. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport.


