Barbara A. (Jacques) Saganich, age 85, of Acton, died peacefully surrounded by her family at the Inn at Robbins Brook in Acton on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Barbara and her beloved husband, the late Joseph D. Saganich shared 53 years of marriage at the time of his death in 2016.
She is survived by her children, Nancy E. Scalise and her husband David of Newbury, NH; and James Saganich and his wife Deborah of Clermont, FL; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband as well as a sister, Claire Noble and 2 brothers, Arthur and Ronald Jacques.
Mrs. Saganich was born in Marlborough, a daughter of the late Edgar and Vivian Jacques. She and Joe settled in Acton in 1962 to raise their family. Barbara enjoyed her vegetable garden, her pets and most especially family gatherings.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave. (Rte 111) Acton. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at 10:00 am in St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary Church, 89 Arlington Street, Acton; followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Concord Rd., Acton.
The family extends appreciation to the staff at Robbins Brook and Care Dimensions Hospice for the meaningful care they provided. Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B102, Danvers, MA 01923. Memorial page www.actonfuneralhome.com