Barbara A. Tavares Obituary

The family of Barbara A. Tavares of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts announces her passing on October 7, 2026. Barbara, born on January 11, 1936 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara A. Tavares to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel B. Couto and Ermelinda Couto (Aguiar); her husband John R. Tavares; her son Scott Tavares; and her sister Katherine Evans.

She is survived by: her sister Gilhermina "Gillie" Couto; her son Mark; her daughter-in-law Carol Tavares; her daughter Lynn Evans; her grandchildren, Vanessa Baker, Andrew Tavares, Seth Tavares and Nicole Evans; and her great grandchildren, Kayla Baker, Ian Baker, Owen Baker and Calab Baker.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 10:15 AM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara's request would be to pay it forward with an Act of Kindness to others.