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Barbara Robbins Obituary

Barbara A Robbins Quincy â€" Robbins, Barbara A. (Bell) formerly of Dorchester, October 1, 2007, beloved wife of the late James C. Robbins. Loving mother of James C. of Brockton, Linda M. Frost of Kingston, Deborah A. Dunphy of Rockland, Janice C. Martin of Franklin and Sharon M. MacDonald of Marshfield. Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Kenneth Bell of Dorchester, George Bell of Nova Scotia, Gerald Bell of Dorchester and the late Charles Bell. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor and Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday morning in St. Mark's Church at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Barbara's memory to: Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. Late retiree of the Boston Public Library, Adams St. Branch. For directions & messages of condolence, www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2007.

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Diane (Jones) Robinette

April 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Robbins family. Barbara was a wonderful woman. I have fond memories of growing up on Ridgewood St. and to this day I can picture myself sitting at your Mum's kitchen table and having Franco American Spaghetti for lunch. May she Rest In Peace.

February 6, 2008

Barbara,my dear friend from long,long ago. I miss you.
Tishy

Julie DeRoo

October 4, 2007

Jim Linda and Andrew,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom/Grand Mother. Barbara was a sweet person.

CLAIRE DON TARDANICO

October 3, 2007

DEAR FAMILY, THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER HAS HAS MADE ME VERY SAD.
SHE WAS MY BEST FRIEND FOR 48 YEARS ,WE SHARED MANY HAPPY TIMES .
I AND MY FAMILY WILL MISS HER GREATELY, BE STRONG PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH.CLAIRE DON BILLY TERRY AND MARIELLEN.

Dianne Dunphy

October 3, 2007

Deb and Family Words seem inadequate to express the sadness of your Mom's passing. The love you share for your Mom and your Mom's for you will last forever in your memories of her and your Dad. May you find comfort in your family at this sad time. Love Tom and Dianne Dunphy

Dianr Ahern

October 3, 2007

Barbara I will miss you dearly. We had some good times at the Library.
Your friend.
Diane

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