Barbara K. Tuttle
May 10, 1928 ~ June 24, 2013
PORTLAND - Barbara K. Tuttle, 85, of Portland, died June 24, 2013 at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Residence. She was born May 10, 1928 in Portland, a daughter of Charles and Mary McDonough King. Barbara was educated locally and was a 1946 graduate of Cathedral High School and a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph's College. She married Joseph Anthony Tuttle, Sr. at St. Dominic's Church in 1958 and they began raising their family. She worked for the Department of Human Services; and later worked at the East End Children's Workshop as a social worker for many years. Barbara was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. She was a former member of the Home and School Association, serving as President and a former member of the Sodality at St. Joseph's. Barbara is predeceased by her husband Joseph, Sr. on October 5, 1997; her parents; sisters, Margaret Campbell, Eleanor Hooper, Katherine Welch, and infant sister Mary; brothers, John King and Charles King; and nephew, William King. Surviving are: four daughters, Amy Sweeney and husband John, Carol O'Brien and husband James, Jane Miller and husband Joseph, all of Portland, Pamela Walker and husband Chet of Westbrook; two sons, Joseph A. Tuttle, Jr. and his wife Kathryn, Martin F. Tuttle, both of Portland; brother, Thomas King; sister in laws, Bette King of Standish, Marilyn King of South Portland, Amy Ashton, Evelyn Tuttle, Muriel Begert, and Mary Riley all of Lewiston, and ten grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, June 26 at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 am on Thursday at the funeral home, followed by an 11 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Ave., Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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I remember Barbara during visits with my husband, Harris, from the time he was transferred to B Wing. She was always very kind. I will miss seeing you during visits to St.Joseph’s. My sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time.
– Madeleine Curtis
I came to know Barbara when she was with East End and I was with Child Protective Services. We shared many cases together. She was a wonderful listener, always kind and empathetic but she could be firm when the situation called for tough love. I most appreciated her calming influence, even in the midst of chaos or conflict. I will remember her fondly and send my sympathy to you all in this sad time.
– Pat Valleau
My condolences to you all. I remember your mother with fondness and think of her when I pass by the house on Beacon St. I babysat for most of you, I am sure you don’t remember though. Time will heal the pain. Sorry I can not be at visiting hours but know I am thinking of you.
– Melinda Sorenson Dorr
You are all in our thoughts. We will always remember the many church events and our Sunday trips to the lake together!
– The Brooks Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
– Kalen & Kathy Cookson
Very sorry to hear about your mom, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
– Jim and Connie Somma