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 7 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.