Barbara S. Breton

Barbara Shirley (Chlebus) Breton, 84, died on September 22, 2026, after a long illness. Barbara was born on July 5, 1942, in Bondsville, Mass. to Catherine and Frank Chlebus. She attended Palmer High School where she graduated in 1960. She moved to Palmer when she married and raised her two girls in the community. Barbara worked for Shawmut Bank in Palmer for many years. She left banking to work for her family business before moving into real estate as a realtor in the area for numerous years.

Barbara will be missed by her two daughters Theresa Les and husband Paul of Holland, Mass., Deanna Sloat and husband Kevin of Palmer. Her four grandchildren who were her pride and joy Amanda Skowyra (Adam Skowyra), Andrew Les (Stephanie Les), Jason Sloat, Olivia Sloat and her great-grandson Kolson Skowyra. She leaves many cousins whom she grew up with especially Michele Topor of Boston and Kenneth Kulis of Vermont. She also leaves her travel buddy and beloved companion Glenn Dane.

Barbara loved to visit Maine with her family and friends and had a vacation home there for many years. She will always be remembered for her sparkle, love of her cats, love of gardening, celebrating the holidays and traveling.

Barbara’s life will be celebrated with visitation on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home with burial immediately following at St. Thomas Cemetery on Thorndike St. in Palmer.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in Barbara’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.