Gilford-----Barbara L. Ponsart 76, of Cherry Valley Road, died peacefully Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Concord Hospital surrounded by the ones she loved.
Barbara was born January 9, 1940 in New Bedford, MA, daughter to the late Frederick C. and Elizabeth (McEwen) Johnson. She worked with her husband, Robert, for over 30 years as a secretary and bookkeeper for Robert Ponsart Associates. Barbara later retired from Rite Aid in Laconia, having been the shift supervisor for over 11 years.
Barbara was also an active member in the community outreach programs for Gilford Community Church, such as the Friendly Kitchen, serving meals to those less fortunate and knitting blankets for the my little angel project. She was also a former member of the Care and Concern Committee.
Barbara enjoyed movies, plays, reading, knitting ,traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, often keeping an eye on them on social media.
Barbara is survived by two sons, Richard M. Ponsart and his wife, Mary Ann of Fairfield, NJ and Michael Ponsart and his wife, Jackie Joy of Frances Town, NH; two daughters, Linda A Schuster and her husband, Leslie R. of Weirs Beach and Michele M. Ponsart of New Bedford, MA; eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Johnson of Springfield, MA, numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved cat, Miss Kitty. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband Robert E. Ponsart, her son, Robert "Bobby" Ponsart, and two brothers, William Robert Johnson and Paul H. Johnson.
Calling Hours will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00am at Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road Gilford, NH.
Burial will be private.
For those who wish memorial donations may be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, one Medical Center Drive, Lebanon NH 03756-0001 or to Concord Hospital - ICU, 250 Pleasant Street, Concord NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.