Obituary of Barbara Ellen Brazier

ROCKPORT – Barbara Ellen (Cooper) Brazier, a long-time resident of Waldoboro, passed away on May 4th at the Sussman House in Rockport with her family by her side. Barbara was born on February 9, 1943 in Sedgwick to Frank and Hazel (Haskell) Cooper. At a young age, the family relocated to Boothbay where Barbara was educated in local schools. In September 1961, Barbara married Russell R. Brazier. They made their home in Waldoboro where they raised their 4 children. Barbara worked at Medomak Canning and Port Clyde Packing where she was noted to be very efficient at her job. Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she cherished time spent with loved ones. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, her husband Russell R. Brazier, Sr., grandsons Adam and Brandon Brazier and great-granddaughter Aubrianna Ferrar. Barbara is survived by her sons Russell R. Brazier, Jr. and wife Faith of Waldoboro, Jeffrey S. Brazier and wife Lisa of Rockland, Darrell K. Brazier and wife Amy, and daughter Melinda R. Brazier, all of Friendship; grandchildren Justin Brazier of Deer Isle, Hailey Brazier of Warren, Caitlyn and husband Rick Ferrar, Mikayla Brazier of Waldoboro, Zachary McLellan, Logan & Aiden Brazier of Rockland; great-grandsons Daniel Ferrar and Jacob McCullah, along with many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Sussman House would be appreciated. A private celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at a later date.