Barbara H. Naylor

Dublin, NH

Barbara H. Naylor, 72, of Dublin, NH, died at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough on Monday December 21, 2009 after a sudden illness.

She was born in Gardner, MA on November 16, 1937, daughter of the late Robert and Hendryka (Kosakowski) Flagg. Barbara had received her education in Gardner and after marrying her husband, had lived in Dublin for over 54 years.

Barbara had worked as an Inspector at New Hampshire Ball Bearing in Peterborough for over 30 years prior to her retirement. She and her husband had also owned and operated Naylors Snack Bar in Dublin for many years.

After retirement, Barbara was able to devote her time to her beloved children and grandchildren, and to her hobbies of sewing and craft work. Barbara loved to sew and was able to keep three different sewing machines very busy. She will always be remembered for her hand-made Gnomes which are popular across the country. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and her occasional trips to Foxwoods.

Barbara was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Robert and Chester Flagg.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas C. Naylor, Jr. of Dublin, NH; her eight children; Peter Naylor of Pleasant Grove, Utah; Randy Naylor of Bedford, NH; Brad Naylor of Gardner, MA; Sandra Cole of Keene, NH; Patty Venning of Greenfield, NH; John Naylor of Dublin, NH; Scott Naylor of Greenfield, NH; and Cherina Cohen of Amherst, NH; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Norbutus of Athol, MA and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Barbara to The Salvation Army, PO Box 577, Peterborough, NH 03458, or to the Monadnock Community Hospital, C/O Laura Gingras, 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458

Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Peterborough, NH in the Spring.

Family and friends are warmly invited to calling hours on Monday, December 28, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cournoyer Funeral Home Cremation Center, 33 River Street, (Route 202) Jaffrey, NH.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Saint Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey. Rev. Wilfred Deschamps, Pastor of Saint Patrick Church will be the celebrant.