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Barbara Maroney Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edmund J. and Rita (O'Brien) Maroney, she lived in Narragansett for the past twenty years, previously living in Providence.
Barbara was the Assistant Director of Human Resources for the City of Providence for the past five years, and also worked as Human Resource Director for the Thundermist Health Care Centers for several years. Previously, Barbara was a General Manager for the Buffinton Box Company of East Providence for eighteen years. She was a graduate of Saint Xavier Academy, Bryant College and Leadership Rhode Island, Class of 1990.
Barbara leaves a sister, Elizabeth M. Smith of West Warwick; a brother, Edmund J. 'Ted' Maroney of Hingham, Massachusetts and Narragansett; several nieces and nephews, Megan Smith, Daniel Maroney, Caroline Maroney, Savannah Maroney, and Lauren Maroney; her companion, Sam Limiadi, and his children, Christine Limiadi and Shaun Limiadi.
The funeral will be held Friday, at 8:15 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt.117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Maroney
Bernie Tierney-Dobrowolski
July 17, 2008
Barbara, an old and dear friend. You will always be in my thoughts and a little corner of my heart. I will remember you with that smiling Irish face, a quick wit, and a kind word. How many miles did we walk at the Blvd.? We solved the world's problems and a few of our own! While we fought the battle of the bulge! When we last met, we cried and hugged, an unspoken goodbye. God bless you Barbara...Love Bernie
Chris Hurd
July 16, 2008
Barbara, the giggling one with the smiling face. Everyone who has ever met you was enriched with your wonderful smile and positive way. I miss you, pal...
Richard Staples
July 15, 2008
To Barbara's Family,
From the moment I met her as a fellow member of LRI's Kappa Klass, I was a fan! I'm so glad our paths crossed then, and from time to time thereafter. Rhode Island - and the world - is a happier, better place for having Barbara in it. She is missed.
Kathleen Connell
July 15, 2008
I am so sorry and shocked to learn of Barbara's death. She was the most alive person, with her ready smile and beautiful eyes and warm friendly personality. It This is a real loss . My sincere sympathy to all who loved and lost her
Kathleen Connell
Beth Charlebois
July 14, 2008
To Barbara's Family,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Barbara's passing and offer my sincere sympathies to all of you.
From the moment I met Barbara, she made me feel like I was truly her friend. She had such a warmth to her ~ you couldn't help but to feel good when you were around Barbara.
I will always remember her beautiful face, warm hugs and infectious smile. I feel lucky to have known her. I hope there is some comfort in the fact that so many people loved Barbara and share in your sorrow.
She will be sorely missed here on earth ~ but the Heaven's are brighter by one magnificent star.
Kristen Edward
July 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara's family and friends! Barbara was a truly wonderful person and will be missed by many. God Speed, Barbara!
Donna Dwyer
July 11, 2008
Elizabeth,
I went to Tyler, and rememeber you being in my class. I am sorry about your loss. The Mass was beautiful. 58 is too young as Fr Ricci said in his homily. I loss a brother 10/2006 at 65 of Cancer. Its not the same but life went on as when my parents passed away 15 years ago 4 l/2 months apart. I had to adjust. Take care of yourself.
Donna Dwyer
Gwen Andrade
July 11, 2008
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." - Mother Theresa
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With her wonderful smile, Barbara gave much love and many gifts to innumerable people, myself included...I will miss her terribly, but each and every time I think of her I smile...what a beautiful gift...one that I will treasure for a lifetime. My condolences to Barbara's family; may your memories comfort you.
Jayson & Kate Salvi
July 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all. My wife Kate knew Barbara her whole life and I was fortunate enough to get to meet Barbara and enjoy her smile.
Lou & Dianne Janson
July 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Sam and Barbara's family. She will always be remembered for her love of life, lots of laughter and the best story teller ever. We'll miss all the fun times with her in Hilton Head.
James Hall
July 10, 2008
Barabara and I used to leave ridiculous songs on one anothers' answering machines--She brightened so many of my days. I am left with so great memories, but will truly miss her amazing humor and spirit.
My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her
Joe Ryan
July 10, 2008
It is a tragedy that we will no longer be blessed with Barbara’s energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude. Barbara has been and will continue to be an inspiration for me and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Sam and her friends and family.
Carolyn Solano
July 10, 2008
I met Barbara for the first time in the elevator at Providence cityhall. I work in a different department than she did, but every time I saw her walking in the hallways or in the elevators I will always get a nice smile and a hello from her. I always hear people saying good things about her and how nice she was with everybody. I know that we are going to miss her very much.
My condolences go out to her family.
Rhonda Mullen
July 10, 2008
Dear Betty, Teddy, Amy, Sam, Megan, Daniel, Caroline, Savannah, Lauren, Shaun and Christine,
My deepest sympathy to you all in your loss of Barbara. I worked with Barbara for 5 years in the Department of Human Resources Providence City Hall.
Barbara loved all of you so very much. As Sybil said she feels like she knows all of you and this is so true. We truly felt a part of your Family.
Barbara was my precious friend. Walking in the Office every morning was so uplifting you couldn't wait to say Good Morning and hear Barbara's cheerful Good Morning. It was a wonderful way to start my day and it continued all day and everyday.
We truly have something special in our office. I would walk by Barbara's desk and say "I LOVE YOU" and she would respond "LOVE YOU TOO". We truly had so much love in our office and we always will thanks to our Barbara. She holds such a special place in my heart. How blessed I am to have had Barbara in my life and will always. Barbara was so wonderful to my Family especially Joseph and Alicia they truly loved her. She was always on there side.
On Barbara's last day in the Office we formed a Circle and Barbara said, "No matter where I am you all will always be a part of me and part of my heart. How lucky are we to hear those words from Barbara. Barbara we will always be with you forever. We truly had so much fun. YOU ARE THE BEST!
Don and Annmarie Iannazzi
July 10, 2008
Color me Barbara, rest in peace.
John Tickner
July 10, 2008
To Barbara, Family and Friends,
My most vivid memories of Barbara were her smiling face and warm hugs. I know all her friends that she made at Leadership RI will never forget Barbara's unique way of bridging differences of opinions with concensus building...and yes...with her smile. We will miss you and think of you. Bring that smile to heaven Barbara.
Always your friend, John
Joshua Fenton
July 10, 2008
To Barbara's family and friends,
Barbara was the best. A great friend and everyone's fan. She had that unique ability to make one feel special. Both Julie and I will always treasure having been her friend. We are and will always be big Barbara Maroney fans!
Ebony Palmer
July 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I worked with Barbara and words can't explain how wonderful she was. Human Resources will not be the same.
Cathy Fasolino
July 9, 2008
May beautiful memories give you strength.
My deepest sympathy, and my prayers are with your family.
Lynn Hallene
July 9, 2008
To Barbara's family and friends-My deepest sympathy to you all in your loss of Barbara. May your memories of her warm smile, the glint in her eyes, and her love of life sustain you and help you through your grief. I worked at Thundermist a few years ago with Barbara and was always thankful to have such a warm and generous LADY to work for and with. You are all in my thought and prayers.
Cathy (Burgess) D'Amico
July 9, 2008
One "Hot Ticket",
Truely, A Giving Heart ~
An Incredible Soul.....
Barbara, Your Indomitable Spirit will live on in the hearts of all those whose lives touched yours, while you Grace the Halls of Heaven with your Great Sense of Humor...God Bless Your Loved Ones at this difficult time....May you All be comforted by special memories of Barbara's Love, Laughter and the knowledge that she is at Peace......
My Heartfelt Sympathy,
Diane DiGiuseppe
July 9, 2008
Dear Teddy, Betty, Amy, Sam & family
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe how I am feeling, Barbara was simply the best.
I have worked with Barbara for the past 5 years. It was such a joy to see her smiling face and hear her cheerful good mornings. I will truly miss her. She will always have a special place in my heart.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
John Douglas
July 9, 2008
Ted, Betty and Families
I was so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. She was such a genuine gift to all she met. When I was a young, somewhat awkward kid growing up (that didn't seem to fit in anywhere) Barbara had the ability to understand. Her accepting nature and laughter are memories I will never forget. Although many years have past I know Barbara has continued to touch many lives with her kind spirit, humour and love of life. She has passed much to young and all are deeply saddened, however I look at the gift she has given us, herself, and that is the memory that will always be in my heart. My deepest condolences. Peace, John Douglas
Peter Brown
July 9, 2008
All these years, so much fun and caring for one another. Barbara Maroney, your the best and we were all very fortunate to be part of your life. Words fail to express how much we miss you-how we looked forward to making our future plans together. My sympathy to family, friends and Sam.
Sybil Bailey
July 9, 2008
Betty, Teddy, Sam, Megan, Daniel, Caroline, Savannah, Lauren, Shaun and Christine,
Words could never describe how we in City hall are feeling about Barbara being gone. She was such a dear friend to so many especially those of us in Human Resources-- we were more than colleagues, we were truly good friends. These past few days we have been reflecting on so many good times that we have had together that we have gone back and forth between laughing and crying. She was such a special person and we will always treasure her memory.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you as we can imagine how you must be feeling. Barbara spoke so much about her family--believe me I feel like I know each of you personally and they are all fond, loving thoughts. She loved you so much as we all loved her.
Fondly,
Sybil Bailey
Ayisha Varella
July 9, 2008
I would like to say to the family of Barbara, that you are all in my prayers and you have my most deepest sympathy. I wish this didn't happen to her but to look at this situation as her no longer suffering and now she can be at peace with GOD.
ibelle Sebastian
July 9, 2008
My beautiful friend Barbara, I can not believe that you left us so early. You will be missed by everyone. Your angelic voice, bright smile and kind words will always stay with me and Your love and light will remain in my heart for ever.
My deepest sympathy to your loved ones.
I love you, Ibelle Sebastian
Fran Baglini
July 9, 2008
To Barbara's Family and Friends,
I went to St. X. with Barbara and spent many funfilled times with her. I will always remember her smile and bright eyes. I was fortunate to see her again at times and was always pleased to see she had not changed. I am saddened that her life on earth was too short for her, her family and friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol McKenna
July 9, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of Barbara's family and friends. She was such a special person. She was so caring and positive. I worked with Barbara several years ago and she was such a bright light. She genuinely cared about people and will be missed.
Melissa Richard
July 9, 2008
To the Maroney Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with Barbara. She was a wonderful person, she always has a smile on her face and was so happy. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Veronica Wright
July 9, 2008
Sam, Elizabeth, Edmund & Friends
This is a tragic loss for so many. Barbara was a wonderful, graceful, gentle soul who was loved by everyone she touched. She will be at peace with Bella and missed so much.
Pat Brown
July 9, 2008
Barbara was the best person I have ever known. As a friend, Barbara always did the right thing – her kindness, acceptance, generosity and constant good humor were like a tonic. Everyone always felt better when they were in her company. I feel blessed that I had a friend like her. There will always be an empty place in my heart now that she is gone.
Sharon Dec Lamond
July 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Barbara's family. I went to SXA with Barbara. She was always so happy and fun loving! I will remember her.
Respectfully,
Kathy Curran
July 9, 2008
To Ted, Betty and Sam,
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Barbara will always be remembered as an inspiration to us all. I have such fond memories of her from over the years. She will always bring a smile to my face.
Archie (Mark) Manning
July 9, 2008
Sorry. Everyone has our condolences and are in our thoughts and prayers.
Archie, Bax and Luke
Mike, Liz & Samantha Douglas
July 9, 2008
Ted, Betty and Families,
I would like to express my sympathies and share in your grief during this difficult time. Barbara was such a genuine person; full of life, love and laughter. I know you will all miss her greatly. Please be sustained by the memories of good times shared with her and the love she shared so readily with all of you.
Carol Vadenais
July 9, 2008
Your loved one, Barbara, was a warm and wonderful person. I worked with her at Thundermist and immmediately knew she was a very special soul. May your memories of her give you comfort and her positive energy surround you still.
Donna Lynch Chambers
July 9, 2008
Sam, Ted, Betty, and all those whose lives have been touched by Barbara.
I can't imagine a world without Barbara Maroney in it. I have known Barbara for many, many years and can't remember a time when she didn't have a smile on her face, and a good word to say. She is an inspiration to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Chambers (Jackie's sister)
Mary Kay and Paul
July 9, 2008
Betty,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Mary Kay and Paul
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