Barbara W. Paget of Indianapolis, IN/ Saint George Island, FL, passed away November 8 at 87 years old from an extended lung infection.

Barbara was born in New Jersey and after graduating from Douglas College (Rutgers University) Barbara extended her education to a masters in mathematics at Purdue University where she met and married Charles Paget, Jr. Barbara and Chuck eventually settled in Indianapolis where they went on to raise three sons, Charles III (MD), Doug (MD), and Steven (PhD) and she became involved in their education and community. She was a leader through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts eventually earning the Silver Beaver award. She volunteered in the Perry township schools and was elected to the board and served as president. In her snowbird home, she served on the owners association board. Beyond family she enjoyed tennis and pickleball. Barbara was a dab hand at art, learning a new technique then practicing until mastering Pysanky Easter eggs, pine needle baskets, and birthday cake creations. Nine grandchildren gave her great joy and she was incredibly involved grandmother, willing to get a full face-painting from her granddaughter, attend innumerable soccer games, and welcome them into her home to whisk them away from their parents. She is remembered for amazing talents and love for family. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Chuck, three sons and their wives (Bonnie, Cheryl, and Kathleen), grandchildren Julia, Claire, Alec, Zach, Seth, Nathan, Joel, Christian and Luke and her sisters, Pat White and Carol Hagemann-White.