Barbara Mary Nowak Obituary
Barbara Mary Nowak (Wake Forest, North Carolina) passed away on July 20, 2026. Barbara, born on February 14, 1943 in Lynn, Massachusetts, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Mary Nowak to show support.
Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her brother Robert Barry; and her parents, Gerald Barry and Rita Barry. She is survived by: her husband William John Nowak; her children, Michael (Jennifer) of Mystic, CT, Karen Royalty (Doug) of Raleigh, NC and Christopher Nowak (Alicia) of Seattle, WA; and her siblings, Gerald Barry (Jane) of Willow Street, PA and Elaine Francis (Gerry) of Amherst, NH.. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
