Barbara Duncan Tollefson, 92, of Burlington, wife of the late Walter F. K. Tollefson, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home with her daughter at her side. She was born February 19, 1930 in Hartford, daughter of the late Charles Robert and Mary (Welton) Duncan and was raised in Simsbury, but lived in Hartford most of her adult life prior to moving in with her daughter three years ago. She was a Telephone Operator for SNET for 32 years before retiring. After retirement she worked for Finley’s Fine Jewelry in G. Fox’s in Hartford. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, and loved to travel to Europe, especially to England and Scotland. She had keen interest in the Queen of England and was affectionately known as Queen B by her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Ann Tollefson Young of Burlington; her son, Charles W. Tollefson and wife Sherry of Windsor Locks; daughter-in-law, Carol Fenton; her grandchildren, Heather, Carri-Ann, Courtney, Sarah and Kyle; great grandchildren, Lucas, Jake, Landon, Madelyn, Colby, Skyler, Nolan and Colin and her very special former daughter-in-law, Nancy Tollefson and son-in-law, Robert Young. She was predeceased by her step son, Rick Fenton and her sister, Betty Fisher.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 30th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. A celebration of her life will start at 12:00 Noon followed by burial in Simsbury Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit Barbara’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.