Barbara L. Pires Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

COLUMBIA – Barbara Louise (Garcia) Pires of Columbia died peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Sunday March 7, 2021, at the age of 88. She is survived by her 7 children and spouses: Barbara & Ralph Lynch, Anibal & Carol Pires Jr., Christina & Don MacFarlane, Christopher & Nancy Pires, Brian & Carol Pires, Antonio & Annette Pires and Anna & Arthur Britton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She had a large family of brothers and sisters, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends that were loved dearly. Barbara was born on Oct. 3, 1932, in Fairhaven, Mass., to her father, Manuel S. Garcia and her mother, Anne C. (Weir) Garcia. She married Anibal “Sandy” Pires in 1956 and started their family right away, bringing 7 children into the world, one each year for the next 7 years. They lived in New Bedford, Mass., until 1970 when they moved to Bridgewater, Mass. Barbara was a person who created a home full of love and one that welcomed everyone, a home for the holidays and a home that made the meaning of family important to all who shared it. Barbara loved horses from a very young age. She brought that love to her family and shared the joy with them all. There weren't many times in her life when horses weren't a part of it, and you could see the peace and happiness they gave her. Barbara enjoyed cooking and baking, and with a big family never knew how to make a small meal. No matter where she lived, she was always famous for her cooking and for her apple pies and apple squares. Food was her gift and she shared it generously. Although she had numerous careers in her life and traveled around the world with Sandy, she always felt her greatest accomplishment was her family and extended family. The gift to bring people together for food, laughter, and love has been a blessing to many and is her legacy. She had a strong faith and was a dedicated member of the St. Brendan’s Roman Catholic Church in Colebrook. Sandy and Barbara were the founders of SANBAR - Creators of Chaos with the motto “Embrace the Chaos,” a group that the entire clan and extended family is proud to be members of. There are no public calling hours. A private memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the NH State Veterans’ Cemetery in Boscawen, NH, on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Barbara L. Pires

October 3, 1932 - March 7, 2021