ANTRIM, NH: Barbara L. (Scadding) Elia passed away peacefully in Peterborough on January 3, 2017. 

Barbara was born in Laconia, NH. She spent most of her adult life living in Antrim, NH. 

She was employed as a cook for the Great Brook Middle School in Antrim and then by the Town of Antrim as a water sewer and planning secretary. 

She is predeceased by her father Richard C. Scadding, her mother Maybelle J. (Sargent) Scadding, her husband Fredrick O. Elia, her son Thomas Murphy, four sisters and three brothers. 

She is survived by several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. 

Graveside services will be held at the family’s convenience. 

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Antrim Rescue Squad, PO Box 11, Antrim NH 03440.