Barbara Vosburgh Frappiea passed away peacefully at Maplewood Nursing Home on December 15, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1931, in Bellows Falls, Vermont. She graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1949, a Terrier fan until the end. She married George F. Frappiea in June 1963.

She worked in the food industry at Rockingham Hospital, Westminster Restaurant, Windham College, Saxtons River Inn and Westminster Center School. She received her LNA certification in the late 1970’s and interned at Maplewood Nursing Home. She was a member of Pierce Lawton Unit #37 American Legion Auxiliary for 74 years and held all Auxiliary offices over the years. She was a dedicated member of the Bellows Falls community.

She is survived by her six children, Alan (Margie) Riendeau of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Kenneth (Christine) Riendeau of Saxtons River, Judith Smith of Bellows Falls, Timothy Riendeau of Bellows Falls, Carol Smith of Westminster, and Gail Foster of Bellows Falls. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was predeceased by her husband, George F. Frappiea in 1990, her parents, T. Harold and Clara Vosburgh, her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Marion Vosburgh, her son-in-laws, George A. Smith and William “TJ” Smith, and grandson, Daniel Riendeau.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 1:00-2:00 PM, with a service to follow at 2:00 PM at Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls. Burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pierce Lawton Unit #37 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, c/o Alicia Roberts, 42 Rockingham Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.