Barbara Ann Brackett

March 7th, 1933 – February 5th, 2026

Barbara Ann Gibbs Brackett, a long-time resident of Waterbury Center, VT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 05, 2026, at Berlin Health & Rehab Center. VT. She was predeceased by her son, Randy S Guptil, her parents, Mark & Anne (Kenney) Gibbs, her brother & sisters, Lloyd Gibbs, Marion Bidwell, Beulah Gibbs, and Rachel Wentworth. Her first husband, Kenneth W Guptil, and second husband, Morten Brackett.

She leaves behind two sons, Steven, his wife Pam Guptil of Waterbury Center, and Mark Guptil of Montpelier. VT, Nephew Kyle & Dorie of Essex Jct Vt along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as extended family

The portion of her life besides being a loving mother was housekeeping at hotels in Stowe & Waterbury, and her pastimes were horse and dog shows, where she won many blue ribbons, and she made lamps with coastal Maine scenes.

She had requested not to have a funeral service and only wanted a graveside service for family and friends. This will take place on May 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Maple Street Cemetery in Waterbury Center. For those who wish memorial contribution in Barbara's memory can be made to the Waterbury Ambulance Service, 49 DeMeritt Place, Waterbury, VT 05676, or visit www.waterburyambulance.org. To send online coldolences please visit us at www.perkinsparker.com.