Bangor - Barbara Malley, 79, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Brewer, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (DeCesere) Gilbert.

Barbara grew up in Brewer and graduated from Brewer High School in 1954. She was a true entrepreneur and started many business including, Barbies Flowers, MDA Security, Malley Flagging and Safety, and Malley Safety Equipment. She loved gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. Barbara traveled to Las Vegas many times to see Wayne Newton and was at one time a head coordinator for his fan club. One of her favorite places was Myrtle Beach where she had a family home for many years.

She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Lloyd Malley of Bangor; a son, Michael Malley and his wife, Roxanne, of Whitefield; three daughters, Becky Craig and her husband, Dan, of Bangor, Margaret Martin and her fiancé, Kenny Joslin, of Bangor, and Jodi Council and her husband Troy, of Bangor; seven grandchildren, Jason Leighton, Cal Leighton, Nicole Pelkey, Kristina Craig, Morgan, Monica, and Erica Malley; and nine great-grandchildren, Adrianna "Nani" Council, Natasha Walker, Chase Leighton, Landy Pelky, Kendra Council, Paislee Leighton, Carson Leighton, Kianna Council, and Max Gross. She will also be missed by a sister, Pauline Dufour and her husband, James, of Skowhegan; a brother-in-law, Ken Malley and his wife, Jackie; several nieces and nephews; including a special niece, Cindy Hojohn; and two special cousins, Jerry Mundy and Ricky Gilbert. She was predeceased by a son, Steven Leighton in 2004.

Friends may call noon Monday, Nov. 25, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where a service will be conducted at 1 p.m. with Pastor Brian Hurst officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Following the committal, the family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor. Gifts in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association Maine Affiliate, Inc. 51 U.S. Route 1 Suite M Scarborough, ME 04074 or to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.