Barbara L Houghton , December 28, 1929 — October 12, 2018

OBITUARY Barbara L. Houghton December 28, 1929 – October 12, 2018 Barbara Louise Kirby Houghton –88, and a longtime resident of Bow for 68 years, died Friday October 12th at the Epsom Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. She was born in Medford, MA, the daughter of James and Laura Kirby. She moved to Concord with her family at an early age, and attended Concord schools, graduating from Concord High School Class of 1949.

Barbara married Ralph Houghton in 1950 and they shared a wonderful life together, until Ralph’s death in 2007. They traveled to many places in the world, and visited almost all 50 states in the United States. Barbara was an excellent homemaker and a wonderful cook, and many of her recipes will live on through her daughter, daughter-in-law, great granddaughter and friends.

Barbara was a person of great faith and was looking forward to the day she would be with her Lord and Savior, and reunited with Ralph and other family members. “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever”. She is survived by her 2 children; daughter Kathy Houghton and partner Harry “Butch” Burgess of Meredith, son Larry Houghton and wife Darlene of Bow, one grandson; Michael Brochu and wife Melissa, and 2 great-grandchildren; David Brochu and Madison Brochu, all of Alsip, Illinois; and her sister-in-law Priscilla Chickering of Greenville, SC.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Ralph of 57 years; her parents; and brothers William Kirby and Edwin Kirby. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Friday October 19th at 11:00 am at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 North State Street, Concord NH.

Burial will follow at Evans Cemetery, White Rock Hill Rd, Bow. We would like to Thank the Epsom Healthcare Center for the wonderful care that was provided by all of the staff. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in her honor at your local SPCA or to CRVNA Hospice, 30 Pillsbury St, Concord NH 03303.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord, NH. Messages of condolence may be offered at bennettfuneral.com.

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