Barbara A. (Brenton) Rock

Barbara A. (Brenton) Rock, 93, of North Port, FL, passed away on February 2, 2026, at The Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Arthur (Roland) Rock, with whom she shared more than 60 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late John Brenton and the late Blanche (Sabourin) Fell and Charles Fell. Barbara spent most of her married life in Blackstone, Massachusetts, where she created a lifetime of memories with her family and friends. For the past three years, she lived in Florida with her daughter, a time she truly enjoyed and cherished.

Barbara worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company, as well as working as a nurse's aide for the former Fogarty and Woonsocket Hospitals. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the casinos and gambling. Barbara and her husband Arthur often bowled together and loved to go out dancing. She also enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jill Rock Foroughi and her husband Fred of North Port, FL and Donna Hall of North Attleboro; six grandchildren, Joshua, Jarod, Jesse, Nicole, Elizabeth, and Matthew; and 3 great grandchildren, Aubree, Layla Marie, and Andrew. She was the mother of the late Robert Rock and the mother-in-law of the late Betsy Rock.

Her funeral will be held Friday, February 6, 2026, beginning with visitation at 3 - 5PM followed by a service at 5PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 S. Main Street, Woonsocket. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Friendly Home, 303 Rhodes Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

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