Barbara K. Emard, 74, died June 16, 2010, at her home.
She was born in Holyoke, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for 23 years, coming from her birthplace.
She was a member of St. John of the Cross, Vero Beach, and worked as a hostess for 13 years at the Vero Beach Cracker Barrel.
Survivors incude daughters, Patricia Sawyer of Windsor Locks, Conn., Donna O’Donnell of Granby, Mass., Carolyn Emard, Theresa Jackson, and Holly Emard, all of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Normand Emard in 2008, three sisters, and a brother.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. June 19 at Lake Wood Village Club House, Vero Beach.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. June 24 at Farrell Funeral Home in Holyoke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be June 25 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Holyoke with burial to follow at St. Jerome Cemetery, Holyoke.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guest book may be signed at lowtherfuneralhome.com.
