Barbara A. Irwin Obituary
Barbara A. (Foley) Irwin, 84, of Framingham, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2024, after a nearly five-year battle with dementia. She was the beloved wife of Robert F. Irwin who predeceased her in April 2020.
Loving mother of Shaun and his wife Ana of Burlington, MA, Brian and his wife Shannon of Naperville, IL, and Kevin and his wife Karen of London, England. Loving grandmother of Alison and Colin of Burlington, Everleigh, Finnegan, and Beckett of Naperville, and Leila and Kai of London. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard and Robert and sister Mary. She is survived by her brother Paul of Weston. Barbara was the daughter of the late Margaret (Flatley) and Clifford Foley and grew up in Gloucester.
Barbara was very proud of her Gloucester roots. Her ancestors (Foleys and Lufkins) settled in Gloucester in the 1600s. Her great-grandfathers Patrick Foley and Henry Lufkin were both Sea Captains who were lost at sea. As an adult, Barbara enjoyed her weekly visits to Gloucester with her family.
Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Gloucester High School, attended Lasell Junior College and graduated from Chandler School for Women. Barbara was a secretary at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in Boston for 14 years. She was a stay at home mom for several years. She worked for CVS in Framingham for 16 years. Barbara loved chatting with the customers at CVS and also formed strong friendships with her coworkers at both Liberty and CVS. Barbara's family was a source of great love and pride. She loved when the family was all together.
Barbara was an avid sports fan and especially loved "March Madness". It was a thrill for her to attend a World Series game at Fenway Park to watch her beloved 1967 "Impossible Dream" Red Sox team play. It is only fitting that on the day of her passing, the Boston Celtics won their 18th championship; Barbara was smiling in heaven watching.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 24, from 4-7p.m. at the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester. Funeral Mass will be held in St. George Church, 74 School Street, Framingham, MA 01701 on Tuesday, June 25, at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) in honor of Barbara.
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