Born July 2nd, 1931 in Eastham, Ma, daughter to Howard F. Walker and Natalie Y. (Doane) Walker. As a Native Cape Codder, she attended Eastham Elementary and Orleans High School.
Barbara married Philip A. Deschamps in 1950 and along with her husband, brother Peter and father Howard, she was instrumental in founding Nauset Marine Inc.
Barbara loved traveling with her girlfriends and family. Her adventures included Mail Boat travel through the Fjords of Norway, an African Safari with her daughter, Biking in Europe, numerous cross-country excursions and wintering with her husband, family and friends in the Abaco Islands on their boat.
An avid artist, she enjoyed painting in earlier years and bird carving until just recently.
Barbara was also a member of the Orleans Yacht Club and Cape Cod Hospital Aid.
She is survived by her son Ron and his wife Lucinda of Eastham, her daughter Debbi and her husband PeeWee of VT and TX and her son David and his wife Meg Kenny of Brewster. Her grandchildren, Kyle and his partner Chelsey, Oharra and her husband Yassine, Cole, Brady and her great-granddaughter Dalielah. Along with niece and nephew Lori and Todd Walker and their families. She was predeceased by her husband and brother.
She also leaves behind many longtime friends and their families including Jean and Jackie.
The family would like to extend their thanks to VNA Hospice and caregivers Nancy, Jenn, Mariah, Anne and Maureen.
Per Barb’s wishes all services will be private and in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
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