Barbara Jean Conn, age 51, of Medford passed away Thursday following a lengthy illness. Born in Detroit, MI she is the daughter of Carol J. Laude of Nothrville, MI and William B. Conn and his wife Diane of Harbor Springs, MI. Barbara was a Medford resident for fifteen years, She worked as a corporate travel agent for the American Express Co. In Boston. She also enjoyed working as a volunteer for various causes in and around Boston, and was a big fan of the Boston Red Sox. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Barbara´s memory to the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, 155 Powderhouse Blvd. Somerville, MA 02144.
In addition to her parents, Barbara is survived by her brother, Robert M. Conn of Northville, MI and her sister, Cathy Tartaglia of Plymouth, MI. Barbara is the beloved aunt of Anne and Amy Tartaglia of Michigan and is also surived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St., Medford, Saturday at 4 PM. followed by a funeral service at the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, 155 Powder House Blvd. Somerville, at 4:30 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Saturday 2 thru 4.