Barbara R. Melanson, 85, of Carlisle, died on August 31, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Melanson was raised in Malden and she was the daughter of the late Frederick P. and Adelaide (Hurtig) Quinn.

She was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School and following graduation she attended business school in Boston.

Mrs. Melanson lived in Carlisle for over 63 years and was a longtime member of St. Irene Church and in earlier years was a member of the Women's Club.

When her children entered college, she began working at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Lexington as a claims supervisor. She retired in 1994.

She enjoyed reading, cooking and family vacations. Her favorite places to travel were the beach in Salisbury, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda and Disney World where her favorite ride was "It's a Small World".

She was the beloved wife of the late Chester J. Melanson, Jr. who died in 1996.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Marybeth Rubin and Barry of Methuen, Stephen Melanson and Diane of Chelmsford, Paul Melanson and Mary Anne of Paramus, NJ and Thomas Melanson and Denise of Barrington, NH, her beloved grandchildren, Diana Rosella, Barry Rubin, Jr., Amy, Drew, Melissa, Christian and Elizabeth Melanson, Ashley Bereman and Tyler Pitman, great grandchildren, Ariana Constant, Collin, Griffin and Brynn Rosella and Violet and Nina Bereman.

Visitation will take place at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., Bedford, on Tuesday, September 3, from 8:30-9:45 AM, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Irene Church, 187 East St., Carlisle, at 10:30 AM.

Interment will be in Green Cemetery in Carlisle.