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Barbara J. McGrath

08/10/1935 - 03/20/2012

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Obituary For Barbara J. McGrath

Barbara J. (Miller) McGrath 76 of Halifax, formerly of Rockland died on March 20, 2012 at the Chelsea Skilled Care Center. She was born in Boston, daughter of the late Edwin and Eileen (Hinchey) Miller and was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain.

A longtime Rockland resident, she has made her home in Halifax since 2003. Barbara had formerly been employed as a waitress at the Tall House in Rockland and as a manager at Building 19 in Hingham.

Wife of the late John McGrath she is survived by her children, John P. McGrath, Jr. of Weymouth and William F. McGrath of E. Boston, a sister Dorothy Crear of Billerica, 8 grandchildren and a great grandson. She was also the mother of the late Patricia Ordway and Stephen McGrath.

The McGrath family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Barbara's life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5:00 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Services

23 Mar

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
24 Mar

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
24 Mar

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her well from Manzella Ct. Such a wonderful women, she will be missed. I miss Trish and Stevie too and Mr. McGrath.... Take care Jack and Billy....

  • 05/25/2021

    To the McGrath Family, My heart goes out to you for your loss. It is not easy to endure a loss and you guys have had your share. Please know that my thoughts are with you. God Bless Ray and Christine Campanile

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I know the last few years were difficult, and I am sure she is in a better place. Please extend my sympathies to Carmen and your family. May she rest in peace. Denise

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Billy and Jackie, I am so sad to hear the news of your mom. My heart and blessings go out to you two and your family. She is smiling now as she sits with your dad, Patricia, Stephen, Nana (with her curlers and molasses candy!!) and her own sister. She is your guardian angel! She loved her family very much and has shared so many great memories. Miss all those times we spent together in the summers and at holidays. They were memorable. With all our love, Katie and Meghan

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear BILLY AND JACKIE . I am so sorry to hear of MOM,S DEATH. I loved the picture you put in the paper. We always will remember the GOOD TIMES in MONPONSETT. Mom always brought her 1lb of HAMBURG. Will always remember goin to NANA,S house as well for most of the HOLIDAYS. Your MOM was a WONDERFUL PERSON. I know that we have not been in contact for a while ,but my prayers are with you and your FAMILY as you go through this. Always remember it is not the numberof years you had ,but what she did with those years. God BLESS . If I can do anything ,please let me know. PATRICIA

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Jackie and Billy, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have so many great memories of your family visiting us in Dunstable as well as the parties at Nana's house and the cottage. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless!

  • 05/25/2021

    Barbara, You will be sadly missed my friend. You were a wonderful Grandmother to my daughter.. Thank you for always letting me still be a part of your life. I will treasure our birthday every year and make sure I will never forget the birthday lunches. So please my friend rest in peace untill we meet again. Love, Dotty

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Jackie, Billy, We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Barbara passing. We can only hope that she is now having a wonderful family reunion with Uncle Johnny, Patricia and Stephen as they are now in a happier place. Our thought and prayers are with you and hope the wonderful memories will help comfort you in the future!! Michael, Nuala & Alison

  • 05/25/2021

    Auntie Barbara was always very sweet to me as a child and I have very fond memories of visiting her and the family at her house. Life dealt her some tough cards and she handled everything with grace. She will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Although I did not see Barbara of late, she will always be in my heart. She is the mother of my closest dear friend that passed, Patricia Ordway and Godmother to my daughter, and she is the mother of my dear friend that passed, Stephen McGrath, which was Godfather to my daughter also. Rest in Peace Barbara.

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