Barbara A.

Belanger

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Barbara A. (Ross) Belanger of Malden MA formerly of Chelsea, MA, died peacefully, reuniting with her husband of 43 years.

She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 19, 1931 to the late Marie (Bryant) Ross and Thomas Ross. After moving from Connecticut at a young age, she was raised in Malden, attended Malden public schools and graduated from Malden High School in 1949. Barbara had many interests in high school including being a member of the rifle team.

She met her husband while attending the Whidden Memorial School of Nursing where she graduated from in 1954. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years, retiring in 1985, where she worked her entire career at the Whidden Memorial Hospital. After marrying Frank in 1954, they raised their 5 children in Chelsea, MA. Later on she returned to Malden living in her childhood home.

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Belanger. Loving mother of David of Chelsea, Mark and his wife Claire of Malden, Michelle and her husband William of Melrose, Denise and her husband Richard of Malden, and Renee of Malden. Nana Mouse to 7 grandchildren; Steven, Mark, Nicole, Christine, Matthew, Amy, and Richard and 6 great-grandchildren.

Barbara is pre-deceased by her 2 brothers Bryant and David Ross. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends, especially Kathy and Cheryl.

Barbara and family made many memories as a young family vacationing in New Hampshire. After retiring, she enjoyed gathering with her family for holidays, birthdays, “Christmas in Pajamas”, crafting with her friends, and of course the “big sandwich”.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00PM-7:00PM. A Funeral Service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00AM. Interment to follow in Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.

 Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend.