Barbara I. Lasell

MONTPELIER – Barbara Irish Lasell, 87, of Mechanic Street passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born February 16, 1933 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Virgil Marlboro and Jean Adella (Rood) Irish.   Barbara attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1952.

After high school, Barbara lived in East Barre, Williamstown, Barre and eventually settled in Montpelier. She worked as a salesclerk in several local stores over the years and also played the piano and organ for over 30 years at different churches in the area.

She was a member of the Grace Bible Church in Moscow, VT and when she wasn’t working or playing the piano, she loved sewing and quilting.

Survivors include her daughter, Miriam Cynthia (Lasell) Schlaegel and her husband, Brian; and her son, Edward Allan Lasell and his wife, Barb; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; her siblings Janet Carole (Irish) Boren; David Allan Irish; Cynthia Bryer; and Sylvia LeRiche as well as 28 nieces and nephews and many cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Bobby Allen Irish.

A service will be held at the convenience of her family. Family and friends may call on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.