Barbara H. Gustafson, 79, formerly of Glocester, died Thursday, February 26 at Greenville Health Center. She was the wife of the late Clinton E. Gustafson and the late Howard T. Mooney, Jr.
Born in Ellsworth, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Gardner and Helen (Bassett) Tibbetts. She lived in Greenville in her youth and moved to Glocester where she resided for many years.
Mrs. Gustafson retired from the Glocester School Department and RI State Health Dept. after more than 23 years of service. She was a member of the Greenville Baptist Church, New England Women’s Club, Glocester Heritage Society, NRI Co-operative Extension and a past member of RSVP Volunteer Program Meals on Wheels and a past member of the civil air patrol.
She is survived by her children,Deborah Rowley of Greenville, Maureen Gustafson of Barrington and Alan Gustafson of Glocester; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister, Shirley Flynn of Gray, Maine. She was the sister of the late Richard Tibbetts.
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 6 at 12:30pm in the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.