Barbara Cole French, 71, of North Eastham, and formerly of Natick and Westwood, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 surrounded by her family at Liberty Commons Skilled Care Center in Chatham. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to Russ French of Eastham. She was the devoted and loving mother of Jack French and his wife, Carol Van Zandt of San Francisco, CA, Laura French McKenna and her husband Brian, and their children Casey and Sean of Cumberland, RI. She was the sister of Bette Cole Greene of Pearce, AZ. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well as many friends. Barbara organized the Westwood High School Class of 1958 Reunions for 45 years. She was a past president of the Greater Boston Lasell Jr. College Club as well as Corporator of Lasell College and on the Board of Management of Lasell Alumni. She received the Lasell Medallion Award in 2001 which is the highest honor bestowed on Lasell Alumni annually by virtue of distinguishing service to the college or to society and has brought honor to the name of Lasell. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed volunteering for many committees. She enjoyed helping others, and watching sunsets on the cape, but her happiest moments were when she was with her grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the memory of Barbara Cole French to the Lasell Fund Scholars Program, Lasell College, 1844 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466.
For online condolences please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
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