Barbara Joan Fuller (Wiley), of Ware, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the Newfield House in Plymouth, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Barbara was born on December 24, 1938, at Mary Lane Hospital in Ware to Abraham and Evelyn Wiley. She grew up in Hampden, Massachusetts, graduated from Springfield High School, and later graduated from LaSalle College of Business.

Barbara was the devoted wife of John I. Fuller, a cattle dealer, and they shared 64 years of marriage. They spent their married life together at the Fuller Farm in Ware, where Barbara was a loving wife, homemaker, and devoted mother. John passed away last year.

Barbara loved her family dearly and especially treasured her grandchildren. She was also dedicated to her community. She was a longtime member of the United Church of Ware, where she volunteered her time helping with church suppers and bazaars and made many lifelong friends. She also volunteered at Mary Lane Hospital and served as a Town Registrar. Barbara loved to read and was always willing to help others.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Martha Whitehill, and her husband, Dale, and their son, Adam; daughter, Amy Heffernan, and her fiancé, Gerald Greeley, and their sons, Kyle and Alex. She is also survived by her brother, Phillip Wiley, along with extended family and many dear friends.Barbara will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her kindness, love, and devotion to her family will remain a lasting part of their lives.

A Memorial Service will be held, October 6th at 11 AM at the United Church of Ware and following the service refreshments will be served at Fellowship Hall. 

Arrangements are being made through Shepherd Funeral Home. Her obituary and service information will be available at ShepherdFuneralHome.com.