Barbara Edna DeTerra, 84 of Rochester, MA passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2016 after a long illness.
She leaves behind her husband of 49 years Raymond DeTerra of Rochester, MA; her daughter, Cynthia Eugenio of Leesburg, FL; her son, Raymond F. DeTerra and his wife Jennifer DeTerra of New Bedford, MA; her son, Robert Cobb of Key West, FL; two grandchildren; Adam Cobb of Brooklyn, NY and Matthew DeTerra of New Bedford, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her son, Steve Cobb and her son-in-law, Daniel Eugenio.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of Leo and Edna (Kubel) Talbot, she was a resident of Rochester, MA. for over 50 years. She was also the sister of the late Janet Barao and Leo Talbot of New Bedford, MA.
Barbara worked at various retail stores through the years. Barbara also volunteered her time for 16 years working in the gift shops at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA and at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. Barbara was a member of the St. Rose of Lima House of Worship in Rochester, MA.
Barbara loved spending time with her family, loved good Polish food, enjoyed gardening and cooking and she had a beautiful smile that could light up a room.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care and Southcoast Hospice VNA for their care and compassion.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rock Funeral Home 1285 Ashely Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745. Celebration of Life Services will be held at Rock Funeral Home on Monday at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial in White Cemetery, Keene Rd., Freetown.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Tomorrow Fund located at R.I. Hospital 593 Eddy St, Providence, R.I. 02903.
For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com