Barbara Ekstrom, 86, of Wilbraham passed away peacefully on Thursday October 6^th, in the loving presence of her family.  She was born on December 6^th, 1935 in Somerville Massachusetts, the daughter of immigrant parents from Sweden.

Barbara suffered from Alzheimer’s in her later years and was lovingly cared for by her daughter Marianne, allowing her to remain home to enjoy her favorite things  and spend time with family and friends.

Barbara was a straight A student at Somerville High School and attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  She married Dr. John Moner, a marriage that produced three children, all raised in Amherst.  The family spent a year in Denmark and a year in San Diego on sabbatical.

She completed a master’s degree at the University of Massachusetts in Audiology, and worked at Monson Rehabilitation and Hogan Regional Center for many years.   She enjoyed being with friends, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. They have fond memories of trips to Lynch Park, Salisbury beach, Topsfield fair, nature walks at the Audubon Society, homemade spaghetti, and Swedish cookies.

She is survived by her children, Christopher Moner of Georgetown, Curtis Moner of New York, Marianne Moner of Wilbraham Massachusetts, grandchildren John Moner of Sommerville, and Jensena Moner of Boston and her best friend to this day Ruth Strassner of San Francisco, California.   

Visiting hours will be held 10-11 at Douglass Funeral Home on Thursday October 13^th with a service following. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com