MARION-Barbara A. (Coen) Sollauer, 75, of Marion, MA passed away peacefully at Tobey Hospital in Wareham on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Born and raised in Dorchester MA, she was the youngest child of Bridget and John Coen.

Barbara graduated from Saint Gregory's High School in Dorchester, MA in 1966. She resided in California from 1967 until 1986, when she returned to Massachusetts. She lived in Randolph, MA, and Taunton MA. Barbara spent the last two years residing at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion , MA, where she enjoyed spending time with residents and staff, all of whom were her dear friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by her sister Mary (Coen) O'Malley and brothers William Coen and John "Jack" Coen. She is survived by her son, Mark Sollauer and his wife Sandra of Rochester, MA;  her daughter, Michelle (Sollauer) McMahon of New Bedford MA;  three grandchildren, Jack Sollauer, Sarah Sollauer and Mark McMahon; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday, Oct 6 from 4-6PM, at the Donaghy New Day Cremation and Funeral Care, 465 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740. For memorial register or facility directions please visit, www.newdayfunerals.com .

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sippican Healthcare patient activities fund, 15 Mill St., Marion, MA 02738