Barbara C. Skogstrom, 84, died Wednesday December 4, 2013 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born in Worcester, MA, June 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Anna A. (Juthstrom)Carlson. Barbara graduated as a registered nurse from Worcester City Hospital in 1950, and worked in many different healthcare settings. In addition she enjoyed sewing, knitting, needlepoint and floral arranging. She was a member of the Crown Point Methodist Church. Surviving family members include her husband of 58 years, Paul R. Skogstrom, whom she married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester, MA on August 21, 1955; one son, Jonathan Skogstrom and his companion Liz Archer Poole of Westerville, OH; two daughters, Judy Mayer and her husband Edmond of Bristol, and Amy Skogstrom -Jones of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren, Rachel Mayer, Aidan Jones, Gage, Caleb and Eli Archer, also by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Carl Carlson and two sisters, Enid Schofield and Evy Cavanaugh. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at 11:00AM at the Bristol Federated Church with Rev. Bill Elwell , Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.