Barbara D. Norvish

Barbara D. Norvish

Barbara Norvish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2008.
WAREHAM — Barbara D. (Griffith) Norvish, of Wareham, passed away Tuesday at Tobey Hospital with her nieces and nephews at her side. Wife of the late Constantine F. Norvish.

Daughter of the late Edmund F. and Annie E. (Brilanstone) Griffith. Former Director of the Massachusetts Welfare Dept., Middleborough and Taunton Offices. Born and educated in Wareham and a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Barbara enjoyed her family reading, boating and the beach.

She is the sister of the late Claybon F. Keith and Annie L. "Bees" Cattabriga.

She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews, and relatives and friends.

Visiting hours Thursday, July 17, from 5-8pm only in the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center Street, Wareham. Funeral Friday, July 18, in the Church of the Good Shepherd at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Agawam Cemetery, Wareham.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, P. O. Box 719, Wareham, MA 02571.

Online guestbook warehamvillagefuneralhome.com

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