Obituary

Hanson - Barbara W. (Savary) Philbrook 89, died Sunday December 19 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Earle K. Philbrook.

Born in Quincy and raised in Weymouth she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eva (Kimball) Savary and a graduate of Weymouth High.

For over 30 years she had been waitress at Woolworths of Brockton and had remained with the company until their closing. She was known to her many loyal customers as the "singing waitress'.

Prior to her moving to Hanson where she was a resident for over 45 years, Barbara had resided in South Weymouth and was a member of the Rebecca Lodge there.

She was also an avid and talented bowler, and a member of several area leagues.

She is survived by her loving children Earle "Skip" Philbrook and his wife Linda of Hanson and Shirley Cavicchi and her husband Peter of Hanson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren as well as four nephews. She was the sister of the late William Savary.

Her funeral service will be held Wednesday December 22 at 10 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland, MA. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday December 21 from 4 - 8 PM. Donations in her name may be made to the Charity of One's Choice.