With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara J. Nash of Watertown, Massachusetts, born in Medford, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 20, 2023 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry E. Winters and Dorothy I. Winters (Montgomery); and her siblings, Joan Gogos, Beverly Norfolk and Ronald Elwell.

She is survived by: her husband Allen D. Nash; her daughters, Kelli O'Brien (Tony) of Waltham and Kristen Somerville (Peter) of Melbourne, Australia; her grandchildren, Meredith Moseley (Brandon), Connor and Benjamin O'Brien; her friends, Marilyn, Donald Gedick, Eleanor and Al Fanara; and her siblings, Robert Winters, William Elwell, Donna Whittemore-Farris and Gary McCollum. She is also survived by friends, nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Henry F. O'Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Waltham High School, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02452 Attn: Scholarships; or to a charity of your choice.

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April 21, 2023

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“In loving memory of Barbara J. Nash, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. Dear Allen, Kelli, Kristen & Family, I’m so sorry to hear that Barbara passed away. Barbara & her parents were a big part of my life when I was really young. We lived right across the street on Gleason St. I remember vacationing to the Cape with Jo & Eddie. When I was older, I babysat for Kelli and Kristen and the Farrington sisters did also. You will be Greatly missed Barbara! Love Betty Andrews”

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Joyce Funeral Home
245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

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