Barbara L. Dickson, 93, of Arlington, died on December 25, 2021, in Arlington.

She was born in Allston and was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Stanley) Dickson.

Miss Dickson had lived in Arlington since the age of eleven where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington.

She was employed by Dewey & Almy in Cambridge which later became W. R. Grace. At the time of her retirement, she was an executive secretary in the Construction Products Division.

She was the sister of Dorothy Finlayson of Arlington, William Dickson Jr. and his wife Anne of SC and the late Ralph and Joseph Dickson and Mary Jayne Ramsay. Sister-in-law of Gisela Dickson of Burlington. Also survived by 15 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her niece Debra Dickson and nephew Alan Dickson.

Private funeral services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Arlington, 819 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476.