Barbara Fairbairn passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 19, 2025 after a heroic battle with COPD. Barbara met every challenge with quiet strength, grace, and a courage that inspired everyone who she encountered throughout her life.

Barbara was humble, kind, and empathetic to both family and strangers alike... She had a way of encouraging others to become better versions of themselves. Barbara’s compassion for others was not something saved for special occasions— it was woven into the fabric of her everyday life.

Barbara loved her family without hesitation, helped others without expectation, and carried herself with a sincerity which helped make the world a better place. Barbara was a steady source of comfort and wisdom to her family and a loyal confidante to her friends and will be missed.

Barbara’s legacy can not be measured by grand gestures, but by the countless small acts of kindness she demonstrated throughout her life. She taught us the value of perseverance, the beauty of humility, and the importance of treating every person with dignity. Her presence made an impact on so many people.

Barbara (LYDON) Fairbairn immigrated to America as a child from Ireland, resided in Boston and worked tirelessly her entire life. Barbara eventually moved to Brockton to raise her children. Donna Loring of Brockton, John Fairbairn of Wareham and Michelle (Fairbairn) Cardillo of Brockton. Predeceased Edward Fairbairn aka Skip. Barbara was a loving Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt and was an adopted Aunt to many throughout her life.

Barbara leaves behind her brother Mathias Lydon of Dorchester, brother Pat Lydon of Brockton and sister Mary (Lydon) Melia of Quincy. Pre-deceased William Lydon, John Lydon and Ann Carrick.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on January 24, 2026 at 11 am in the Eugene Gilman Memorial Chapel located on the grounds of Cedar Grove Cemetery, 920 Adams Street, Dorchester 02124.