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Barbara Hyland Obituary

Age 64, of Foxboro, Nov. 1, 2007, former State Representative of First Bristol District. Beloved wife of George G. Hyland, Jr. Loving mother of Kevin C. Hyland of Foxboro, Dana E. Hyland of Jamaica Plain and the late infant daughter, Elizabeth Anne Hyland. Devoted sister of Janice Mazzotti of Topsham, ME, Dana Kelleher of Orange, VA and Mary Beth Horton of Ormund Beach, FL. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, November 4 from 4-8 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., FOXBORO. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 5 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Church, Carpenter St., Foxboro. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Foxboro. To light a special candle in Barbara's memory, please visit our website at www.robertsandsosnfuneral.com Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to St. Mary's Church, 83 Carpenter St. Foxboro, MA 02035. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home 508-543-5471

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 2, 2007.

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(Soupy) E. Thomas Campbell

November 22, 2007

I have just heard of Mrs. Hyland's death from Kevin Crowley. George Hyland, was our classmate at BC High and I know he was devoted to his wife. My prayers and sympathy go to George and his family.

Kenny Watson

November 5, 2007

Mr. Hyland, Dana & Kevin - I was very shocked to hear of Mrs. Hyland passing. My wife, Jennifer, and I send our most heartfelt condolences. She was a classy woman and will be sorely missed. I remembered rollerblading around neighborhoods in Mansfield and other areas dropping off promotional billings during her election campaign. It was a pleasure and honor to have known her. God Bless. Kenny Watson (Palm Harbor, Florida)

tommy Ledwith

November 4, 2007

Dana, Just wanted to you know that I am thinking of you and your family.

Vivian Nelson

November 4, 2007

Goorge and family, So sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful person and will be remembered by all.

Mary Cavanaugh

November 4, 2007

I wish I could have met Barbara Hyland. I always thought of her as "Mom," just like Dana is always present in my thoughts as a sister and beloved friend. God bless and keep you all during this difficult time, and grant Mom a peaceful journey home.

Bill & Geri Ewald

November 4, 2007

So sorry for your loss of Barbara so young in life. Our thoughts are with all of you. (formerly of Foxborough)

Margaret Cunniff

November 2, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Barbara. She always had a smile.

Eduardo Santana

November 2, 2007

Dana, I am sorry to hear about you and your family's loss. You are all in my prayers. She is in a very special place now. with deepest sympathy, Ed Santana

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