Ann R. Barry, 53

MEREDITH — Ann “Annie” Rebecca Barry of Westview Drive, Meredith, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Annie was born on July 15, 1972, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marilyn McNulty Donovan. Annie graduated from Loyalsock Township High School in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1991 and later from Lycoming College, also in Williamsport, in 1994.

Some of Annie’s interests included spending time with her sons, working on Lego projects, crocheting and spending time on her beautiful porch overlooking Lake Waukewan, where she resided with her family for the past 20 years.

Annie worked as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence at Voices Against Violence in Plymouth, where she was deeply committed to helping others build safer and brighter futures. Annie was an endless source of comfort to all who had the pleasure of knowing her; she had a wonderful sense of humor and could light up any room with her kindness and heartfelt gestures.

Annie is survived by her devoted husband Jonathan Barry; sons Patrick Barry of Abington, Massachusetts, and Donovan Barry of Tilton. She is also survived by siblings John Donovan (Sharon) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Beth Malone (James) Williamsport of Pennsylvania, and Steve Donovan of New Glarus, Wisconsin; three nieces and four nephews; along with cousins Arthur Kiessling (Stacey) of College Station, Texas, Courtney Boring (Kirk) of College Station, Texas, Allen Kiessling (Ashley) of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and Rebecca Randall (Tim) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the Carriage House at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia.

A memorial service with a time of sharing will be held at 3:30 p.m., also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that all memorial contributions in Annie’s name be made to Voices Against Violence, P.O. Box 53, Plymouth, NH 03264, or online at mygiving.net/donate/Voices-Against-Violence-Giving.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, Laconia, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.