Dear daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Lederman) Shapiro. Beloved wife of the late Irving Gesin. Loving mother of Desiree Riddle and her husband Matthew, Aaron Gesin and his wife Julie, and Daniel Gesin and his wife Bridget. Adored grandmother of Mindy Baker, Shane Riddle and his wife Gina, Jacob Gesin, Alexandra Gesin and her partner Michael, Cole Gesin and Anya Gesin, and great-grandmother of Anthony Riddle. She is also survived by her companion George Gagnon.
Private graveside services will take place at Sharon Memorial Park.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Barbara may be donated to MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.
