SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN_____Barbara A. (Jolicoeur) Polewaczyk, 85, passed away Saturday July 5, 2025 in Sterling Village Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, Sterling. Her husband, Ronald J. Polewaczyk died in 1994.
Barbara is survived by her brother, Leonard F. Jolicoeur and his wife Susan Jolicoeur of Florida, Nephew Jeffrey L Jolicoeur and his wife Debra L Jolicoeur and their children Sarah G Jolicoeur, Luke J Jolicoeur, Logan J Jolicoeur, Theodore Arsenault, Rachael Wirth, Nephew Jason M Jolicoeur, his wife Shana Jolicoeur, and their children Ayden Jolicoeur, and Paul Arciero, Great Great Niece Haiden, and Great Great Nephew Cam.
Barbara was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Leo and Eliza “Betty” (Hunt) Jolicoeur and later lived many years in Holden before coming to Shrewsbury a few years ago. Barbara received her Bachelors and Masters from Worcester State College.
Barbara worked as a Math Teacher at both Chandler Junior High, and Burncoat Senior High School.
Barbara was an extensive world traveler, which started with cross country trips and included the French Riviera. She loved to drive, birds, gardening and the Casino game of Craps.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday July 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Notre Dame Cemetery, 162 Webster St., Worcester. There are no calling hours, DIRSA - MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., Worcester is directing funeral arrangements. To share a condolence or memory please visit www.worcesterfuneral.com