Barbara M. (De La Gorgendiere) Melnikoff

WEST BOYLSTON – Barbara M. (de la Gorgendiere) Melnikoff, 82, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

She leaves her loving husband of 45 years, Noah E. Melnikoff; their daughter, Carol Caputo of Worcester; her grandsons, Andrew, and Jeffrey; her great-grandsons, Benjamin, and Shawn; her sister, Susan Stolberg and her husband, Jed of Princeton; her niece, Tara Horton and her husband, Michael; and her nephew, Todd Stolberg and his fiancé, Diane.

Barbara was born in Worcester, the daughter of Gene and Pauline (Casavant) de la Gorgendiere and had lived in Worcester before moving to West Boylston fifteen years ago. She graduated from Commerce High School and was a sales manager for 30 years at Frem Corp in Worcester before retiring.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 18th in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. Funeral services and burial are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit our "Tribute Wall"