Alton, NH

Barbara J. Keniston, age 89, of Frank C. Gilman Highway in Alton, died May 24, 2018 at Wolfeboro Bay Center.

Born June 25, 1928 in Gilmanton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Leon Palmer, she grew up in Farmington and resided in Alton for almost 50 years.

A loving homemaker and mother, she was married to Elmer Joseph Keniston, with whom she raised a family of four children and also raised her grandson Leon Keniston.

She was a member of the Community Church of Alton and Order of the Eastern Star.

Survived by 2 sons: Dan Keniston and Scott Keniston, many grandchildren, including: Leon Keniston, Kelley Keniston, Joseph Miller Keniston and Jeanette Keniston.