Turners Falls, MA – Barbara Ann Campbell, 77, of Turners Falls, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on October 5, 2026.
Born to the late Joseph R. Greene and Frances Greene, Barbara was predeceased by her brother James Greene. She lived a life centered on family, friendship, service, and community. She was the devoted wife of the late Wayne H. Campbell, her husband and best friend, who passed away in 2003.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Family was at the center of her life, and she especially cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, taking great pride in watching her family grow.
Barbara touched many lives throughout the Greenfield community. She worked with students with special needs at Greenfield High School, where her kindness, patience, and compassion had a lasting impact. She took great pride in helping and supporting her students and made a meaningful difference in their lives.
She attended Greenfield High School. She worked for many years as a switchboard operator at Baystate Franklin in Greenfield, Massachusetts, where she was adored by her coworkers, many of whom became dear friends over the years.
Barbara was a longtime member of the Royal Ladies Bowling League, where she enjoyed many years of friendship, laughter, and camaraderie.
She also loved to travel. Some of her happiest memories were made traveling with her husband and best friend, Wayne, as well as her dear friend Laura Haggerty and Laura’s husband, Lenny. She treasured the friendships, adventures, and experiences they shared together. “Let’s say goodnight, Camps.”
Barbara is survived by her sons, Robert “Bobby C” Campbell and his wife, Leslie; Todd Campbell; Michael Campbell and his wife, Karen; and Aaron Campbell and his wife, Tammy; and her stepdaughter, Bethany Campbell; and stepson, Shawn Campbell.
She is also survived by her brothers, Richard Greene and John Greene; her beloved grandchildren, Jeremiah, Amanda, Ashley, Hunter, Ryan, Haley, Kendra, Jackson, Gabe, and Toby; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Barbara will be remembered for her love of family, the friendships she cherished, and the many lives she touched throughout her community. She will also be remembered for her unmistakable, contagious laughter, which brought joy to everyone who knew her.
Her warmth, kindness, and devotion to those she loved will remain a lasting part of her legacy. While our hearts are heavy, we are also incredibly grateful for the years, the memories, the laughter, and the love we were fortunate enough to share with her.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, former coworkers, and all whose lives were made better by knowing her.
Calling hours will be held at Kostanski Funeral Home on Federal Street in Greenfield on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A private graveside service will follow calling hours.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at the Elks Club on Federal Street in Greenfield, Massachusetts from 12pm-2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com
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