Barbara was born on July 31, 1943 in Rutherford, NJ to Emil and Lillian (O’tscheski) Gneiting. Barbara married Douglas Bois in 1965 and spent her most treasured years in her favorite place on earth, Canterbury NH where she raised four children and cared for many beloved animals.
She was blessed with a passion for music and an incredible voice. She used her gift as an active church member dedicating many years leading the children’s choir and as a member of the adult choir.
Education was extremely important to Barbara and she received her degree in music while raising a family. She was determined to see all of her children pursue higher education and was so proud to witness them do just that.
Her pride in family was evident to anyone she met as she always managed to share stories and pictures in her conversations. Barbara also took great pride in her home and her husband’s countless renovation projects. Her love of nature was evident through the hours spent working in her flower gardens. Barbara’s home of 40 years was often filled with the smell of home cooked meals and her famous apple pie. Her door was always open to a friend in need and she taught her family about service to others through her actions.
Barbara will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her including her husband Doug her children; Richard, Christine, Suzanne and Deborah and her eight grandchildren.
Calling hours are scheduled for 6-8pm on Friday, November 30, 2019 at Bennett Funeral Home, located on 209 North Main Street, Concord, NH. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 12:30pm at the Canterbury United Community Church, located on 5 Center Road, Canterbury, NH. There will be a reception following. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.BennettFuneral.com for the Bois family.
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