Brimfield/Hampden: Barbara E. Jensen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 26th, in her home after a long illness.

She leaves her daughter Ellen Y.H. Brigham and her husband David of Brimfield; her sister Beverly and husband Skip Blakely of South Hero, VT; her sister-in- law, Dorothy Jensen of Farmington, CT. ; and her four grandchildren, Grace Korman, Jack Korman, Anthony Korman and Daniel Korman. She also leaves many nieces and nephews behind.  She was predeceased by her brother Kristian Jensen, Jr. Barbara was born in 1935 in West Hartford, CT,  the daughter of Kristian and Inger Jensen.

Barbara received her Bachelor's degree from Springfield College and later earned her PhD at the University of Iowa. She retired from her alma mater Springfield College where she was a professor for her entire 30 plus year teaching career. She was honored as a Humanics Professor in 2000.   She was editor of the Journal titled Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Her expertise was research and statistics.

Barbara was a longtime resident of Hampden before moving to Brimfield almost 20 years ago. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sturbridge and often attended lunches and exercise programs at the Brimfield Senior Center.  She coached youth soccer in both Hampden and Brimfield for many years.  She also taught many to swim and downhill ski over her lifetime.  She participated in the Senior Games both locally as well as nationally.  Barbara loved the outdoors; she enjoyed hiking, camping, bird watching, gardening and many other activities. For many years she cherished going to her beloved camp on Pleasant Pond in The Forks, Maine, which she shared with family and longtime friends.

Barbara's funeral service and burial will be private. There are no calling hours.  Donations may be made to the Brimfield Council on Aging, PO Box 172, Brimfield, MA 01010 or the Springfield College International Center Fund, Springfield College, Gift Processing, 263 Alden St., Springfield, MA 01109.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.