Barbara Doris Norris Kimball passed away peacefully at Bel-Aire Center in Newport, Vermont on November 29, 2021. Barbara was born at home on October 12, 1936, at the home farm in Newport Center, Vermont to Harold G. and Doris (Bean) Norris. Barbara graduated from Newport Town School and later became an LNA working in both Bel-Aire and the old Broadview Hospital. Barbara was a long-time member of the Methodist Church in Newport Center and on June 21, 1975, she and Raymond W. Kimball were married. Barbara and Raymond adopted their son, Dale Michael Kimball born on September 11, 1978 and predeceased them on February 22, 1993. Raymond predeceased Barbara on November 21, 1998. Barbara had four stepchildren, Raymond J. Kimball who predeceased her in June, 2019, Brian Kimball of Derby, Vermont, Brenda Kimball of Kingston, Massachusetts, and Kathryn Kimball Grodey. Barbara is survived by her sister Ferol Curtis of Gilford, New Hampshire and Brian Norris of Newport Center, and predeceased by her sisters Linda Norris, Kathryn Macie, sister-in-law, Collette Norris, and brother-in-laws, Arland Macie and Donald Curtis. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a graduate of Newport Town High School and went on to become an LNA where she worked at the old Broadway Hospital and Bel-Aire Center in Newport. She was a life-long active member at the Methodist Church in Newport Center and especially enjoyed helping with church dinner preparations. She always was there for Coventry Days to help with baked goods and enjoyed the festivities. One of Barbara's favorite things to do was bake for her children and grandchildren and work in her vegetable and flower gardens. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the spring by the family at the Coventry Village Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to curtis-britch.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.