Warren Barbara A. (Gadbois) Brochu, 82, of Warren, died Tuesday February 2 ,2021 at home.

She was the wife of the late Richard S. Dick Brochu.

Barbara was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Sroka) Gadbois. Barbara was a Graduate of Case High School in Swansea, Class of 1956, where she played on the Varsity Basketball Team.

Mrs. Brochu, was a Secretary for Vice Principals Office, at Kickemuit Middle School for many years.

She has lived in Warren since 1972 coming from Fall River.

She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Bay Church, she was active at the Warren Senior Center.

Mrs. Brochu was active with the Federal Blues, with her husband and son.

Barbara was a member of the German Club in Warren, a member of the Splain Family Sewing Circle and she was a former member of the Fall River Ski Club.

She was an avid gardener and reader who also enjoyed cooking and traveling. However, time spent with her family and friends was what she loved most of all.

She is survived by her son Mark S. Brochu of Warren.

Barbara, was the sister of the late Joseph Gadbois, Alfred Bumsey Gadbois and Elaine Gadbois.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 9:00 am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren.

Burial will follow in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Vernon Street, Warren.

Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be made to the St. Mary of the Bay Food Pantry, 645 Main St. Warren, RI 02885 or to an Animal Shelter of your choice.

Arrangements by SMITH FUNERAL and MEMORIAL SERVICES.

www.wjsmithfh.com