Barbara J. Padfield, 54, of Manchester, NH died October 17, 2008 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. She was born on March 12, 1954 in North Hollywood, CA the daughter of Margaret (Howell) Blair and the late Sam Blair. She was raised and educated in Southern California. Barbara was a resident of Manchester for the past 23 years. She was a dedicated and devoted wife and mother. Her children meant the world to her. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert; her 3 children, Deanna Lee, Clayton Arthur and Erin Kathleen; 5 grandchildren and her two sisters, Sandy and Laura. Calling Hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester on Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National MS Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163, www.nationalmssociety.org.