Barbara L. (O'Leary) McMurrough died on March 1, 2015. She was born in Boston on April 25, 1925, daughter of the late Michael and Mildred O'Leary. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. McMurrough.

She is survived by her children Maryann Barry of Milton, Michael McMurrough of South Boston, Frances McMurrough of Brockton and Elizabeth McMurrough of Hyde Park. She is the sister of Joan Doherty and the late Richard O'Leary, Patricia Clifford and Frances Hanley. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Barbara'a life was dedicated to issues that she cared deeply about and caring for those who needed it the most. She volunteered at the Fairmount Nursing Home. She was a social worker in Boston advocating for the rights of the elderly. She received an award from the Governor of Massachusetts for her dedication and hard work. She was also involved in the Legion of Mary and their works, a strong supporter of pro-life and the rights of the unborn.

In her spare time she would paint. Her paintings were beautiful and some she even sold. She was a writer and had articles published in the Readers Digest. She loved to travel with her husband Joe and their children camping all through New England.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her Funeral Mass to be held at Holy Family Church in Rockland on March 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Donations can be made to Holy Family Church, 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370.