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Barbara O'Neill Obituary
Born in Leominster, Massachusetts, May 17, 1936, she was the daughter of George R. Bussiere and Irene L. (Bourget) Bussiere and a resident of Marlborough and Burlington, Connecticut before retiring in Pinellas Park, Florida 22 years ago. She attended Lesley University and held a Bachelor degree from Fitchburg State Teachers College and a Masters Degree from Central Connecticut State College and was an elementary school teacher prior to marrying Robert and starting a family.
She leaves a son, Robert H. O'Neill III of Alaska and a daughter, Natalie O'Neill Thompson of Rhode Island; a sister, Sr. Natalie Bussiere of New Mexico as well as 3 grandchildren, Shannon, Brooke and Ryan Thompson.
A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on June 15th at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Leominster, Massachusetts. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fitchburg, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Florida 33760.
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Linda Dugas
June 18, 2013
Dear Bussiere/O'Neill Family,
My sincere condolences to all. May your fondest memories sustain you
during this sad time.
Barbara was a ray of sunshine everywhere she went. Her strength
and courage was an inspiration for
everyone.
Sincerely,
Linda Dugas and Family
John Boyle
June 9, 2013
Barbara and Natalie were our baby sitters on Sargent Ave. I remember them both fondly. My condolences to Natalie and the Bussiere and O'Neill families.
Angela
June 8, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find solace in the "God of all comfort" at this sad time.
Valerie Tracy (Johnson)
June 7, 2013
Nat and Rob, my heart is with you. Barb, was a second mom to me! So many memories of her when we were growing up in Burlington. If it wasn't for her blowing the whistle for you both to come home for dinner, I think half the neighorhood would have never made it home on time! She will be missed!
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