Barbara St.Onge
December 18, 1940 –
In loving memory of Barbara (Tarantino) St.Onge (84), we are sad to announce her sudden passing on July 14, 2025. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. She was a talented artist, photographer, gardener and cook. She also loved to write poetry and was completely devoted to her late husband (Loren H. St.Onge) and her family.
Barbara was born on December 18, 1940, in Plymouth, MA, to her now deceased parents, Boris Tarantino and Mary (Ricardo) Tarantino. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Loren H. St.Onge, on May 9, 1959, and they kept their wedding vows for over 64 years. Together, they were professional photographers for over 50 years, owning their own business, “Studio One"( also known as The St.Onge's Fine Art Photography) in Plymouth, MA. She resided in Kingston, MA for 78 years. Barbara and Loren lived out their dream of retiring to Sun City Center, FL. in 2019. She was active in the Sun City Center Art Club and enjoyed close friendships. After Loren’s death in 2024, Barbara moved back to Kingston, MA, to reside with family. She is survived by three daughters: Sharon Keene of Braintree, MA, Michele (Joseph) Murray of Braintree, MA, and Renee (Dana) Govoni of Kingston, MA. Barbara is survived by seven grandchildren, Zachary( Danielle), Samantha(Filipe Momikj),Vincent and Melissa Govoni, as well as Joseph Jr., Heather and Julia Murray. She was the great-grandmother to Jeremy Joseph Govoni and Zora Momikj. Barbara is also survived by her sister, Carol Davis, of Madison, NH; brother, Philip Tarantino, of Kingston MA; niece, Erin Cutting, of Plymouth, MA; and nephew, Ross Gallo, of Jupiter, FL.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 272 Main St., Kingston, MA, followed by graveside prayers at St. Joseph Cemetery, 130 Elm St., Kingston, MA. All are welcome to join Barbara’s family for a catered reception at the adjacent church hall immediately following services. Barbara’s artwork will be displayed as a tribute to her immense talent and creativity.
Barbara was born on December 18, 1940, in Plymouth, MA, to her now deceased parents, Boris Tarantino and Mary (Ricardo) Tarantino. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Loren H. St.Onge, on May 9, 1959, and they kept their wedding vows for over 64 years. Together, they were professional photographers for over 50 years, owning their own business, “Studio One"( also known as The St.Onge's Fine Art Photography) in Plymouth, MA. She resided in Kingston, MA for 78 years. Barbara and Loren lived out their dream of retiring to Sun City Center, FL. in 2019. She was active in the Sun City Center Art Club and enjoyed close friendships. After Loren’s death in 2024, Barbara moved back to Kingston, MA, to reside with family. She is survived by three daughters: Sharon Keene of Braintree, MA, Michele (Joseph) Murray of Braintree, MA, and Renee (Dana) Govoni of Kingston, MA. Barbara is survived by seven grandchildren, Zachary( Danielle), Samantha(Filipe Momikj),Vincent and Melissa Govoni, as well as Joseph Jr., Heather and Julia Murray. She was the great-grandmother to Jeremy Joseph Govoni and Zora Momikj. Barbara is also survived by her sister, Carol Davis, of Madison, NH; brother, Philip Tarantino, of Kingston MA; niece, Erin Cutting, of Plymouth, MA; and nephew, Ross Gallo, of Jupiter, FL.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 272 Main St., Kingston, MA, followed by graveside prayers at St. Joseph Cemetery, 130 Elm St., Kingston, MA. All are welcome to join Barbara’s family for a catered reception at the adjacent church hall immediately following services. Barbara’s artwork will be displayed as a tribute to her immense talent and creativity.