Barbara L. (Daoust) Hasselschwert, age 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 25, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on November 11, 1939 to the late William and M. Maxine (Stoll) Daoust in Defiance, Ohio. In 1984 she married Bernard Hasselschwert, who preceded her in death in 1997. Barb was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She worked as a Buyer for General Motors in Defiance for several years until her retirement in 1992. Barb will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Barbara is survived by her brothers, David Daoust and Douglas (Therese) Daoust, all of Defiance, Ohio, and eleven nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas, William, Roger, and Gerald  Daoust. A private memorial service will be held at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, with Fr. John Stites officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to give special thanks to the skilled caregivers at Glenn Park and CHP Defiance Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion given to Barb. Memorials are suggested to Glenn Park of Defiance, or CHP Defiance Hospice.