Barbara E. Branwell (nee Todd), lifelong resident of Kearny, passed away at home on September 20, 2025. She was 84. Visiting will be on Thursday September 25 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home. Her service will be on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home and burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery.
Barbara enjoyed her memberships at Brookdale Christian Church in Bloomfield, the EMD Womans Club, P.T.A. and Girl Scouts. She worked many years at Allstate Insurance Company in Kearny before working as a Teacher’s Aide in Kearny.
She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Wilbert Branwell. Loving mother of Dr. John Branwell (Donna) and Debbie Jackson (Russ). Sister of Jim Todd (Sandy) and Russ Todd (the late Betty), she is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Olivia, Natalie and Connor.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to The Brookdale Christian Church 1350 Brood Street Bloomfield, N.J. 07003.
