Barbara Jean Dipadova

Barbara Jean DiPadova, 77, passed away on May 19, 2021 in her home in Corona, California. She was born January 11, 1944 in Syracuse, New York, daughter of Willis H. Hayes and Kathryn Bonsted Hayes. Barbara graduated from Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts. She also worked as an Education Administrator for many years in Wheaton College with last six years of her career held at the University of New England. Her jobs ranged from Assistant Dean of Students to the Assistant to President of the College to Administrative Assistant. Barbara and Theodore met at the University of New England in Portland and Biddeford, Maine. Barbara's family was her life. She loved knitting, crafts, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her Husband of 15 years, Theodore A DiPadova of Corona, CA, Son, Mark Tramontana of Newburyport, MA, Son, Charles H Tramontana of Chicago, IL, 4 Grandsons, 1 Granddaughter, and her sister Elizabeth Miller Jaehnke of Wisconsin. A Memorial service will be held at a later date in Massachusetts.