Barbara Spurling

Barbara Jean Spurling, born on March 21, 1942 in Framingham, Massachusetts, was called home on May 14, 2024. A humble and thoughtful woman whose laughter and kindness radiated from her every pore; Barbara passed on to her eternal rest at the age of 82. She resided in Norfolk, Massachusetts at the time of her passing, having also lived in Millis, Medfield, and Attleboro during her lifetime. Barbara was a retired assembler, whose life was defined not only by her work, but also by her love for shopping, fashion and makeup, and her unwavering ability to tell the best jokes that could make anyone smile. Her favorite pastimes included going out to lunch for her favorite fried clams or some McDonalds, spending quality time with her friends and her love for music, especially Eddy Arnold and Johnny Cash. Barbara also derived immense joy from caring for her housemates, displaying an unending dedication that was so characteristic of her.

Barbara is survived by her son, William Spurling and her brother James of Clinton, MA. She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Alger, and her mother, Anna Alger; her siblings Theodore Alger, Francis Alger, David Alger, Elizabeth Alger, John Alger, Charles Alger, Robert Alger, Sonny Alger, William Alger and Dorothy Alger. As Mother Teresa once said, "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do." Barbara was the embodiment of this sentiment, her radiant smile and joyful spirit touching the lives of everyone she met. Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the devoted staff at Norfolk House, providers at Riverside Community Care and Lisa Jolaoso for her care of Barbara.

Visitation for Barbara will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. This will be followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00am, burial will immediately follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery, 565 Mount Hope Street, North Attleborough, Massachusetts.

In remembering Barbara, we invite you to share your cherished memories and photos on her memorial page. Your contributions will serve as a tribute to Barbara's generous spirit and loving nature, and help us all to keep her memory alive.