Barbara Joan Tabbutt ,, 87, Passed away on December 20 th 2023 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Barbara was born on May 2, 1936 to Earle Ross Mackenzie and Winnifred Anita Howard in Searsport, Maine. She grew up in Searsport with her four Siblings, Florence, Brenda, Robert and Reva, along with many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
Barbara met the Love of her life Kenneth Arthur Tabbutt Sr, who was serving in the Air force at the time they met. They were married on December 27 th 1954 in Belfast, Maine. They became the Original Famous Couple known as Ken and Barbie. They were blessed with 3 sons, Kenneth Arthur Jr, Scott Howard, and Randel Mark. When Grandchildren began arriving ,she became Grammie to 22 Grandchildren and to 34 Great Grandchildren
She enjoyed having slumber parties with her Grandchildren, as well as Traveling to visit family and friends.She loved planting colorful flowers in her yard with one or two tomatoes plants for good measure. Her favorite color was purple. Barbara was a big fan of Lobster (fresh from Maine was the best). She was an early riser and was known for being dressed and ready for the day before 5:30 am. She did not want to hold up anyone especially if there was an invitation to go to breakfast. Barbara loved to read, which made a trip to Barnes and Noble a full afternoon of endless possibilities. She was small in statue but a giant when it came to her strong will and desire to endure and push through obstacles put in her way.
Barbara and Ken were often assigned a new Air Force base to move to throughout his military obligations. This meant leaving wonderful friends to meet new friends. Barbara made it a point to stay in touch with all of their friend old and new. If you were a friend of Barbara’s you were friends for life. After Ken retired they traveled every couple years across the country to visit their Friends and Family. She loved sending letters and Birthday and Christmas cards to everyone they had known over the years. She had made it a priority to make sure she had her Christmas cards sent out to her dear friends before her passing.
Barbara was proceeded in death by Her parents, Earle and Winnifred, also her brother Robert. Her Sweetheart Kenneth Arthur Sr and two granddaughters Delaney and Lexi.
She is survived by her three sisters and their husbands, Wally, Paul and Gene. Her sons and daughter-in-laws and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barbara will be interned next to her husband Kenneth at the Veteran Memorial Cemetery
The family would like to thank Hospice for their help and support and kind words during this time. Thank you