Barbara P. (Perry) Claussen, 95, of Plymouth, formerly of Wareham, passed away July 16 at her home in Plymouth Crossings.

Barbara was the wife of the late Howard Gifford Claussen. She was born in Kennebunkport, Maine, the daughter of the late Samuel T. and Bertha C. (Munroe) Perry.

She attended Medford Public Schools and graduated from Medford High School in 1936. She continued her studies at Malden Commercial School for Business Administration. Barbara worked for many years as an administrative assistant for the U.S. government.

She is survived by a step-sister, Judy Green of Medford, and a cousin, Russell Downes of Westwood. Her funeral services will be private and burial will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery.

To leave a message of condolence in her guestbook, visit: www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.