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Barbara A (Hickey) Lyons
November 29, 1932 ~ October 6, 2017 (age 84) 84 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Patricia Gorman
October 12, 2017 2:24 PM
Paula, Mark, Tori, Liz & all your families,
I am so sorry for all of you. Auntie Barbie was a special woman, beautiful inside and out! Many of my most loving childhood memories involve Auntie Barbie. My father loved his baby sister so much! She had the most beautiful penmanship too, LOL. I am so sorry I couldn't be there to celebrate her life and give you all a hug. I was so fortunate to be able to sit on a beautiful beach watching the sunrise on Sunday morning and say a prayer and reflect on life and death. With tears in my eyes I decided to "not cry because it's over, but smile because it happened". My hope is that with time you can all feel the same way. Hoping the days ahead will bring you some peace knowing it was a life well lived and now all of eternity with those she loved that went before her. Until we meet again Auntie Barbie, RIP. I will love and remember you always. xoxo Pat
I am so sorry for all of you. Auntie Barbie was a special woman, beautiful inside and out! Many of my most loving childhood memories involve Auntie Barbie. My father loved his baby sister so much! She had the most beautiful penmanship too, LOL. I am so sorry I couldn't be there to celebrate her life and give you all a hug. I was so fortunate to be able to sit on a beautiful beach watching the sunrise on Sunday morning and say a prayer and reflect on life and death. With tears in my eyes I decided to "not cry because it's over, but smile because it happened". My hope is that with time you can all feel the same way. Hoping the days ahead will bring you some peace knowing it was a life well lived and now all of eternity with those she loved that went before her. Until we meet again Auntie Barbie, RIP. I will love and remember you always. xoxo Pat
Message from SUE O'BRIEN
October 11, 2017 11:59 AM
TO MARK AND PAULA, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING, OUR FAMILIES GO WAY BACK IN YEARS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!! SUE O'BRIEN AND FAMILY!
Message from Pudge
October 10, 2017 8:38 PM
And with Aunty Barbie goes wonderful childhood memories of Holidays at her house-(Ribbon Candy galore). In the years to follow every meeting with her was always followed with questions about my boys, work and school., she was always interested. You will be so missed Aunty Barbie- see you on the other side- Pudge
A candle was lit by Sandra Gail (Hickey) Davis
on October 10, 2017 8:31 PM
Message from Mark Raimondi & Colleen Russo
October 10, 2017 2:59 PM
Dear Mark, Paula, Doug & Family,
Sharing in your sorrow in the loss of your Mother. Barbara was a very special lady and we will miss her smile and happy personality. Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
With Loving memories and Sincerest Sympathy, Mark & Colleen
Sharing in your sorrow in the loss of your Mother. Barbara was a very special lady and we will miss her smile and happy personality. Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
With Loving memories and Sincerest Sympathy, Mark & Colleen
A candle was lit by Mark Raimondi & Colleen Russo
on October 10, 2017 2:50 PM
A dsc01263 was sent on October 10, 2017
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Nana, we will miss you. With sympathy and love, Jamie, Phong and Daphne Smith
A candle was lit by Cindie Smey
on October 10, 2017 8:48 AM
A candle was lit by Liz Charlton
on October 9, 2017 10:15 AM
As her other daughter - it is hard to know where to begin. Auntie Barbie was so much more than a favorite aunt - as I would not be the person I am today had I not had her by my side & in my corner. Barbie's willingness to see the good in others, her constant advice & everyday thoughts on life, people & politics shaped me. We shared a love of the beach - and Scituate - as she happily returned to Minot beach after a 50 year hiatus. My dad - her beloved brother Johnny - was her biggest fan. He told me that she was the original Barbie doll, Frank Sinatra's girlfriend and that she was the mayor of Braintree - and I believed it all. Paula & Tori were the center of her world and kept her busy & highly entertained - most recently with an extraordinary great-grandson Cooper. Her thoughts were never far from Mark as well - as she was so proud of his ability to move past the hard things in life & appreciate the good. I cannot imagine my life or my daughter Katie's life without her - we were so lucky to have her in our world. Somehow Barbie made it all look easy & interesting - from town hall meetings to Christmas dinners - with high heels & high hopes for all of us. Her sense of style - from her days of modeling in the 1950s - stayed with her - even as she preferred flip flops or red sneakers (with matching red glasses) in her later years. She & I kept up our tradition of new hats every Christmas - as Josie believed that a new hat could turn your day around. Her sense of fun & her laugh were contagious and she taught me to laugh through tears - as there is always something good to remember & always better days ahead. Barbie taught me the importance of friendship and reminded me often that friends are the family we choose for ourselves - yet she would be there always & forever - no matter what. May our memories & stories keep her alive in our hearts forever.
As her other daughter - it is hard to know where to begin. Auntie Barbie was so much more than a favorite aunt - as I would not be the person I am today had I not had her by my side & in my corner. Barbie's willingness to see the good in others, her constant advice & everyday thoughts on life, people & politics shaped me. We shared a love of the beach - and Scituate - as she happily returned to Minot beach after a 50 year hiatus. My dad - her beloved brother Johnny - was her biggest fan. He told me that she was the original Barbie doll, Frank Sinatra's girlfriend and that she was the mayor of Braintree - and I believed it all. Paula & Tori were the center of her world and kept her busy & highly entertained - most recently with an extraordinary great-grandson Cooper. Her thoughts were never far from Mark as well - as she was so proud of his ability to move past the hard things in life & appreciate the good. I cannot imagine my life or my daughter Katie's life without her - we were so lucky to have her in our world. Somehow Barbie made it all look easy & interesting - from town hall meetings to Christmas dinners - with high heels & high hopes for all of us. Her sense of style - from her days of modeling in the 1950s - stayed with her - even as she preferred flip flops or red sneakers (with matching red glasses) in her later years. She & I kept up our tradition of new hats every Christmas - as Josie believed that a new hat could turn your day around. Her sense of fun & her laugh were contagious and she taught me to laugh through tears - as there is always something good to remember & always better days ahead. Barbie taught me the importance of friendship and reminded me often that friends are the family we choose for ourselves - yet she would be there always & forever - no matter what. May our memories & stories keep her alive in our hearts forever.
Message from Richard Hickey
October 9, 2017 8:06 AM
Paula & Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Your Mother was a good and caring person and she will be missed by all.
Aunt Barbie "s front porch was a frequent stop for me (and Jimmy) for some years . We would stop by on the way back from visiting Mike .
God Bless you Barbie. I know you are with your Mom,Dad, Brothers and Sister now.
Rest in Pease.
Rich Hickey/Hanson
I am so sorry for your loss.
Your Mother was a good and caring person and she will be missed by all.
Aunt Barbie "s front porch was a frequent stop for me (and Jimmy) for some years . We would stop by on the way back from visiting Mike .
God Bless you Barbie. I know you are with your Mom,Dad, Brothers and Sister now.
Rest in Pease.
Rich Hickey/Hanson
A candle was lit by Susan Giagrando-Tegan
on October 8, 2017 5:33 PM
A candle was lit by Kathryn M. Coady-Wright
on October 8, 2017 5:21 PM
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