Mrs. Barker was one of those teachers who you never forgot. I was lucky to have her as my 5th grade teacher at Sylvester school. She gave each student notecards that she would stamp every time a student answered a difficult question (her questions were tough! Esp. her math problems..I swear they were comparable to those on the SAT). She brought history to life, taking students on end of the yr a field trip to the Hanover Center cemetery and explaining the history, with addition stops at four corners, the Stetson House, the old rubber factory off Winter St. and lastly, her historic home on Main Street. No one knew the history of the town better than Mrs. Barker! She visited students homes to see which student grew the biggest tomato plant as part of a class assignment and took the lucky student out for ice cream. A brilliant teacher and while she could be strict, she cared about her students and wanted to inspire a curiosity in them.

Words cannot describe the impact Barbara Barker Kemp had on my life, from poems and crafts still remembered to memories of visiting her in her home for many years after 5th grade, she was much more than a teacher. She was a historian who brought Hanover's past to life and encouraged us to be the ones future historians study. Rest well Mrs Barker. With love.

My dear friend, Barbara...we worked together in harmony for 30+ years on historical endeavors for the benefit of the people of the Town of Hanover through the Friends of the Stetson House, the Historical Society and the Historical Commission. Very little of Hanover's past would be remembered if not for her bringing it to life for us in her articles, plays, and books. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with her. My sincere condolences to her family.

Mrs. Barker was my math and social studies teacher in fifth grade. She instilled in me a love of history in me. I'll never forget our field trip visiting the historical sites around town, and bouncing on the ground of the old rubber factory. She was a lovely, kind woman, and one of the best teachers I ever had. RIP

I'll always remember Barbara fondly with her warm, genuine smile. She was the face of Hanover when we moved here decades ago, and she'll remain in our hearts and memory.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of one beautiful lady. Barbara was an inspiration to us all and always the teacher... What a lovely person and always willing to help out where needed. We have very fond memories of our years spent visiting at Hoppy's Nook but mostly in good ol' Hanover, MA. Always looked forward to those visits and the lobster bodies!!! Your Mom, wife and Grandma will always hold a very special place in your hearts and the many lessons we learned from her will follow us for the rest of our lives. Rest is peace Barbara and know that a special angel watches over each and every one of you. Love to you all.

Barbara gave me such joy and insight while we collaborated over the years on the Stetson House doings...the Garden Club and the town of Hanover. Your "can do" girl will miss you...

Vickie Buckley, Bluffton, S.C. Dec. 1 2016

Wally: So very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Praying for you and your family at this sad time.

DR. KEMP, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I HOPE YOUR MEMORIES WILL BRING PEACE TO YOUR HEART.

You taught me well - Thank You, Mrs Barker Kemp - I know you are Soaring High Above, you Beautiful Angel!!! Deb

In memory of an inspirational lady who we will always remember telling fabulous stories of the history of Hanover and New England, touring us through her beautiful gardens and welcoming us all as part of her family. Our love and prayers of healing and peace to Libby, Tom, Mark and Becca, Wally and all of Barbara's
family, Paul and Pat O'Sullivan

Barbara will be sorely missed, by her family and the Hanover community.

I had the pleasure of having Mrs. Barker for a teacher, as well as knowing her through my church. She made a lasting impact on me and it seems I am not alone in that regard. A life well lived!

I will always cherish being a student in Mrs. Barker's class! She taught me so much and I always admired her passion and dedication to the town of Hanover! She was also a great person and good friend to my mother who also sadly passed away this year.

I always loved Mrs.Barker....she was always one of my favorite teachers...my condolences to her family.

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. My memories of Barbra were many from being a former 5th grade student to a great friend she was a great mentor. Barbra was an inspiration to all the lives she touched will be deeply missed by all. Rip Barbra.

I first met Barbara and Wally a couple of years ago when I drove up from Florida to see my sister Barbara who is married to John Kemp, Wally's son. Barbara made me feel very welcome and told me some of Hanover's history. She was a very sweet and caring person who will be missed.

Wally and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful lady and it was a pleasure to know her. Anne Rosen

Aunt Barbara was an inspiration to me. I remember her talking to me about getting her Master's in Psychology and how impressed I was that she pursued this goal as a mature student with a career and a family. I followed in her footsteps and also got my Master's in Psychology. I am grateful to her for being such a strong female role model to me growing up.
I also remember spending two weeks every summer at Hoppy's Nook and getting to see Barbara, Uncle Stu and my cousins, Holly, Libby, Allison and Jeff. My fondest memories are there, in Cape Cod with my extended family.
I am very happy that only two years ago we were able to bring my father, George, and his sister, Barbara, together in Cape Cod and that they could reminisce together about their own childhoods at the Cape. Thanks to Wally and Libby for making that happen.
I love you all and please know how your mother touched my life.
Love, Susan Underhill

Diane and I have many sweet memories of Barbara and Stu at the "camp" in Brewster. Later, of our annual visits to Barbara and Wally in Hanover. She was a caring sister and we will miss her greatly.