Barbara J. Rochefort, 74, Massena

MASSENA - Barbara J. Rochefort, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.

Friends and family may be received on Saturday, January 25, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Phillips Memorial Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church in Massena with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial to take place in Calvary Cemetery in the spring at the convenience of the family.

Barb as she was so fondly known by, was born in Massena on June 9, 1950, in Massena to the late William and Mildred (Clark) McGuire. Barb was a hair stylist, a job she loved and knew at an early age that was what she wanted to do, upon completion of high school from Massena Central she enrolled at the Harper School of Beauty in Rochester. She worked at several salons, including JC Penny, Ultimate Image, and the Vogue along with the hair salon on base, while stationed with her husband in Brunswick, Maine. In her free time, Barb loved to play softball, and was a pitcher, she also was an avid bowler. Having bowled multiple days of the week. She was a devout Catholic, having served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph’s Church. She would also help at church bingo and any other functions that she could, including working at St. Joseph’s School and Trinity in the cafeteria and volunteering as driver for many school functions.

As her two children, Tadd and Nicole grew, she coached T-Ball, soccer, softball, and did numerous jobs for basketball and ice skating, including braiding the entire Northern Stars skating team’s hair for competition. Barb enjoyed traveling, either by car, plane, ship or train, she and her family had many great adventures. The bucket list was accomplished except for a trip to Ireland. We cannot forget her love of animals, especially all the cats that she treated like her children; Sadie, Mittens, Cosmo and Snoopy.

Barb is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Alan “Rocky” Rochefort and her beloved children, Tadd and Margo Rochefort of Massena their children Sydney and Bayley, daughter Nicole Rochefort and children Amanda and Amelia of Syracuse, NY. Barb is also survived by her siblings, Ellen Montgomery of Altona, NY; brothers: Patrick and Jean McGuire of Lisbon, NY; and Brian McGuire of Syracuse along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Donnie, Danny, and Bill.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be acknowledged with the American Heart Association; 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12205.
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