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BARBARA GREENE Obituary

GREENE, Barbara E. (Sullivan) Of Dorchester. April 20, 2018. Beloved wife of William Martin Greene. Loving daughter of the late Ellen Maki formerly of Norwood. Devoted big sister to the late Brenda Sullivan Golden and Johnny Sullivan. Cherished mother of Martin Greene and his wife, Patty of Mansfield and their two children, Julie Greene and her husband Andrew Thomson and Michelle Greene; Kellyanne Greene and her husband, Ali Koushan; Ellen Greene; Diane Greene and her wife, Carolin; all of Dorchester; also survived by Bart Forzese and his wife Susan and their two children of Braintree, Shannon Forzese Corrigan, her husband Jaycee and their two sons of Braintree, all of whom she loved dearly. Barbara is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Anne Darcy of Pembroke and Carol Greene of Quincy as well as multiple nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Barbara's life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, on Thursday morning, April 26th, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NVNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061. For complete obituary, guest register and directions, please visit: www.jmurphyfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2018.

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January 1, 2020

Dear Billy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. She was a sweet and caring woman. My sister and I used fo babysit for Barbara, Billy and Brenda and Paul.
May her soul Rest In Peace and the Perpetual Light shine upon them.
Sincerely, Domenic and Gail (Wladyszewski).Correggio, Jr.

Carolyn Melanson

April 27, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Craig Lifner

April 25, 2018

Billy
I was so sorry to hear about Barbara tonight, I always enjoyed talking to her. You've been a great friend, We had a lot of laughs at BU. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I'll say a special prayer for her, I know in my heart she is in heaven in a better place. God bless you and your family.

Rom. 15:33

April 25, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

Kevin & Greene

April 25, 2018

Uncle Billy and family, we are saddened to hear of Aunt Barbara's passing. May your memories help confort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Christine O'Connor Teehan

April 23, 2018

Dear Ellen and Family, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Susan Deschambault

April 21, 2018

Barbara was a wonderful women and I am sure that she will be so missed. My condolences.
She will now be your angel watching over all of you.

Wayne, Carol and Ian Thomson

April 21, 2018

We had the pleasure of meeting Barbara at Julie and Andrew's wedding. She was a very gracious lady who will be surely missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Greene family.

Patricia Feeney

April 21, 2018

Bill and Family,

I am saddened to hear of Barbara's passing.
It was a pleasure living across the street from
you for many years.

Wishing you moments of peace and comfort.
With deepest sympathy

Karmem Foley

April 21, 2018

With loving hearts held heavy, we pray for Barbara and the entire Greene Family. May she Rest In Peace. Prayers to all. Love, Billy, Karmen, Noah, Jacob and Elsa Foley

Wayne, Carol and Ian Thomson

April 22, 2018

We had the pleasure of meeting Barbara at Julie and Andrew's wedding five years ago. She was a very gracious lady who will be surely missed by many. Marty...we know she really enjoyed her trips to Disney with you. Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard Stanton

April 22, 2018

Very sorry to read of your Mother's passing Marty. Sincere condolences to You Patty and your entire Family. Sincerely Dick and Norma Stanton

Kathleen Flaherty

April 22, 2018

Ellen & family: our deepest condolences on your loss. My mom will miss talking to her on the phone and I'll miss seeing her hanging her clothes out the window and talking to her about the cats! Our thoughts and prayers to all of you...Kathleen (Conrad) Flaherty

carol greene

April 22, 2018

So very sad to hear of Barbara passing.I will miss your smiling face more than ever. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Rest in peace. Sincerely, Carol

Rozie Keech-Buccella

April 22, 2018

To Bill Green and Family.
We're so sorry for your loss. May Barbara RIP
Everyone at Dorchester Market.

Virginia Trabish Trabish

April 22, 2018

We shared many good memories, both as teenagers and as neighbors and. leaders as we introduced our daughters to Girl Scouts. You will be missed by many, but will always be in our hearts. Enjoy your new home with your loved one who went before you. My prayers and sympathy are with your family.

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