We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Emma Guay, a beloved mother, teacher assistant, and friend. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 31, 1942, she spent a lifetime of 83 years instilling knowledge, love, and kindness into everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. She passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and guide us.

Barbara, a proud and loving mother, is survived by her son, Eric Guay. Her strength, determination, and unconditional love have profoundly shaped his life. She is preceded in death by her father, Willard Tolley, and her mother, Juliette Ballard.

Please share your memories and upload photos of Barbara Emma on her memorial page. Let us keep her memory alive and find solace in the love and joy she brought into our lives.

Services are humbly entrusted into the care of Southcoast Funeral Homes at Ferreira Chapel "Celebrating A Life Well Lived"