Barbara A. Pickering, 82, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. She was born on February 13, 1936 in Sutton, VT. to Roy and Winona (Niles) LaClair. She married Marvin R. Pickering on February 11, 1955 and raised their family in Piercefield, NY She is survived by her husband, one brother Luke LaClair of Tupper Lake, Children; Lannie (Anna) Pickering of Walden, CO., Marva (Willie) Crothers of Tucson, AZ., Neil (Linda) Pickering of Piercefield, Marvin (Kim) Pickering of Piercefield, Paula (John) Smith of Greenwich, NY, Grandchildren; Eric, Abby (Marty), Andrew (Erika), Kevin (Nicole), Willow, Marley and Lacey, Great-Grandchildren; Gracie, Lyla, Oliver, Emerson, Keegan, Pasha, Vova and Rory. One great-grandchild, Damien. Barbara was pre-deceased by her parents and a brother, Neil. She worked for many years as a CAN at Mercy Hospital and later as a Home Health Aide for Franklin County Home Services and Private Home Care. Barbara was also a member of the Piercefield Ladies Auxiliary, The Red Hats, St. Lawrence County Board of Elections and TOPS. After retiring, Barb enjoyed being "Grandma" at HGA. She loved camping, traveling and hobbies including, cooking, baking, beading, knitting and crocheting. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Calling hours are scheduled for Sunday, January 13 from 3 to 6 pm followed by a funeral service at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake. Burial will be in Gale Cemetery in May. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Piercefield Volunteer Fire Dept.