Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away on April 2, 2026 at her residence. 

She was born in Bath on Feb. 21, 1943, a daughter of Frank G. and Beatrice A. (Rideout) Allen.  She graduated from York High School moved back to Bath in 1962.  Gloria was employed at Health Tex for nine years and later at Bath Iron Works as an administrative technician, retiring after 29 years. 

She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Wiscasset.  Gloria volunteered for Life Line and for Everyday Blessings in Florida. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a caring and giving person to everyone she met. 

She was predeceased by one daughter, Lisa M. Barnes, one grandson, Gauge Barnes, one brother, Frank Allen Jr. and one sister, Lorraine Pinkham.

She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Yanni and her husband Carroll of Topsham; one son, Shawn Barnes of Wiscasset and his partner, Michele Horne; one sister, Alice Adams of Dresden; four grandchildren, Terrell “TJ” Edgerton Jr., Yvonne Washington, Jessica Rock and Ridge Barnes; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.   

A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Overlook Farm, 568 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to The Dempsey Center, 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com