SHOREHAM — Barbara Jean Chandler 77, died Friday, May 6, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington after a long illness.

She was born Sept. 28, 1944, in Granville, N.Y., the daughter of Kenneth and Irene (Cook) McGraw.

Barbara enjoyed taking care of children, animals, flowers and cooking.

She is survived by her children, Wayne Corey, William Corey, Bareene Hathaway, Belinda Corey, Beverly Corey and William Chandler; by her step children, Marybeth Hier, Lynn Ann Shea, Amy Kennett, Dean Kennett, Diana Hill and John Kennett; by her brother Kenneth J. McGraw Jr.; by her former husband, Kris Chandler; and by her 34 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, by her husband, Linwood Kennett and a daughter, Tina Kennett.

Per her wishes there will be no visiting hours or services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society at 236 Boardman Street Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊