Beatrice "Barsha" A. Plumer

Beatrice A. Plumer (Barsha) of Walpole, previously of Norwood, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026 at 93 years of age. She was married for 65 years to her beloved husband, Stuart, who preceded her in death in 2022. She is survived by her son, Jim and his partner Brittany; her daughter, Susan her husband Israel and his daughter Fanny; her two grandchildren, Harry and his wife Emily, and Amelie; and her great-grandson, Wilson.

Barsha never met a stranger, only friends she had not yet met. Even in her later years, after moving to New Pond Village, she developed close and cherished friendships. Barsha was a true New Englander, but that certainly didn't stop her from traveling the world. Her many adventures, curiosity, and appreciation for different cultures made her one of the most interesting and engaging women with whom to share a conversation.

Politics and sports were among her favorite topics, and her opinions flowed as freely as flowers blooming in the spring. She was never shy about sharing what she thought, and conversations with Barsha were rarely dull.

Barsha was also an activist at heart, a woman who didn't just believe in justice but stood up and fought for it. From participating in sit-ins to traveling to Washington, D.C. in the 70’s to advocating for residents at New Pond Village, she never hesitated to take action for the causes she believed in. Her convictions were strong, her determination unwavering, and there was little she wouldn't do to stand up for what she felt was right.

Barsha’s working life was spent in service to others. Her roles included serving on the board of Family Service of Dedham, and she was the Director of the local chapter of the United Way for several years. When she was asked to help in her hometown, Barsha made a profound impact by creating the Norwood Extended Day program which provided after school care for young children. Hundreds of kids had a safe place to learn and play after school, and she added a major role in the Norwood Scholarship fund for college-bound seniors.

Above all else, Barsha's family was the center of her world. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday, and remarkably, until just last year, she continued to prepare the entire Thanksgiving dinner herself. It was a holiday that brought everyone together, filled with family, laughter, wonderful food, and, of course, the famous Uno games after dinner. Those Thanksgivings will forever hold a special place in her family's hearts. Barsha never missed an opportunity to tell others how proud she was of her children. Even though Jim and Susan both lived out of state, she made every effort to remain an important part of their lives. Her grandchildren brought her tremendous happiness, and she shared a particularly special and loving bond with her grandson, Harry.

When Barsha came into this world, she was not alone, and she certainly was not alone when she left it. She touched the lives of so many and will be missed by many, many more. The world is a better place because of Barsha.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon.Please follow signs to Graveside Service which will lead you to the administration building to line up for the burial

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Norwood’s Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062.