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KATHLEEN BARRY Obituary

BARRY, Kathleen "Swink" Swink passed peacefully, on September 21, 2024. Beloved wife of 50 years to John "Jack" Barry; mother of Laurel Ulrich and Colin Barry; grandmother of Jordan and Ryan Ulrich; sister of Kristen Swink and Karis Barry. Daughter of the late Nelson and Helen (McDuffie) Swink. Musical student of Baldwin Wallace University, Master's Degree in Linguistics from Georgetown University. Blessed with "perfect pitch," Kathy was a talented musician, piano teacher and church Choir Director. A woman of great faith, an animal lover, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Private interment was held in South Cemetery, Bolton. A Celebration of Life will be announced. Arrangements by Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., CLINTON, www.philbincomeaufh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, 2024.

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