Barbara Joyce Charlwood 1924-2021 Barbara Joyce Charlwood was bornonAug. 10, 1924, in Tau nt on , Massachusetts, to Oswald Thomas and Edith Ha y w a r d Charlwood. She died peacefully at home on Oct. 5 in Seal Beach. Barbara was proud to be a graduate of Pratt School (a one room school for all grades) and Taunton High School. She moved to California in 1952 and worked for 32 years at Bell Telephone Company. After retiring, she moved to Leisure World, Seal Beach. She stayed busy traveling, reading, writing, baking cookies and staying active at her church. Barbara is survived by her sister in law Jackie Charlwood, six nieces, three nephews, many grand and great- grand-nephews and -nieces. She is also survived by many friends of all ages. There will be a celebration of her life on Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach.