Barbara A. Crowell, of Melrose, passed away at her home on August 24, 2020 at the age of 93. Barbara was born in Malden, raised in Malden and a graduate of Malden High School. She went on to graduate from Catherine Gibbs Business School in Boston and resided in Malden until 1962. Barbara lived in Melrose for 58 years and worked as a Bookkeeper for Rifi & Swanson Inc. in Wilmington for over 35 years. Barbara was a member of the Rotary Club in Winchester for many years. She loved a stiff dark & stormy cocktail, going to weekly dinners with her close friends and traveling to Bermuda. Barbara's family & friends were the most important part of her life. She was mother of Anne Vajda of Georgia, Daughter of the late Kenneth & Edythe (Lewis) Crowell. Sister of the late Kenneth Crowell & his late wife Ruth. Aunt of Scott Crowell, Kenneth "Greg" Crowell and Glenn Crowell & his wife Marie, all of Melrose. A graveside service will be held at Wyoming Cemetery, 205 Sylvan St., Melrose on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.