Barbara I. Drapeau

Barbara I. (Magyar) Drapeau, 79, of Northborough, died Monday, July 14th, 2008 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center following a long illness.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard E. Drapeau; two sons: Stephen Drapeau and his wife, Donna, of Webster and Randy Drapeau and his wife, Linda, of Shrewsbury; and her daughter, Christine Rybacki and her husband, Larry, of Shrewsbury; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as two nieces and two nephews. Born and raised in Franklin N.H., she was the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Irene (Decato) Magyar. Barbara was a resident of Northborough for the past 25 years.

Barbara graduated from Franklin High School and went on to earn her A.D. from Becker Jr. College. She worked several years ago as an Administrative Assistant for Donnegan Systems, Inc. in Northborough. Barbara enjoyed square-dancing and playing Bingo. Most of all, she loved to be surrounded by her family. Barbara was a member of St. Bernadette's Parish in Northborough.

A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Bernadette's Parish, 266 Main Street (Rte.20), Northborough. Burial will follow in Howard Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street (Rte. 20), Northborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mad to: St. Bernadette's Parish, 266 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. For on-line directions or condolences please visit:

www.haysfuneralhome.com