Barbara A. McConville

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Barbara A. McConville

Barbara McConville Obituary

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Barbara Ann (Donahue) McConville of Quincy, passed away Nov. 20, 2013. She was the cherished wife of Joseph F. McConville for 57 years; loving mother of Joseph and his wife Susan of North Attleboro; James and his wife Maria of Ft. Campbell, Ky., John and his wife Ruthie of Quincy, Paul and his wife Jeanne of Sleepy Hollow, Ill., and Mary Kate Falkenstrom and her husband Ed of Bellingham. She was the proud grandmother of Michael, Jessica, Joseph, Ryan, Bridget, Danny, Katie, Emma and Charlotte. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Medford, she was the daughter of James C. and Ethel M. (Fay) Donahue. She was a graduate of Quincy High School and the Catherine Gibbs School. Barbara was known for her devotion to her faith, family, education and friends. A past board member for the Merrymount Association, she was active in many community activities, including the rehabilitation of Quincy Bay. She loved to read, follow local politics and was an avid sports fan. In addition, she loved to spend time at her familys summer home in Deer Isle, Maine. She will be missed by everyone she touched. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Sunday 2-6 p.m. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. A celebration of life service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Monday prior to the funeral Mass in Holy Trinity Parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 227 Sea Street, Quincy, at 10 a.m. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, 815 Willard Street, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Archbishop Williams High School, 80 Independence Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Susan Seater

December 5, 2013

I met Barbara in the summer of 1998 on Sylvester Cove, Deer Isle, when I was documenting quilts made on the cove by the Benjamin Sylvester family in the 1860's. The quilts and my reports on them are in the Historical Society in Sunset ME. Barbara was helpful with the genealogy of the Sylvester family from whom she had descended and we reminisced about going to Prescott Eaton's store for penny candy when we were children - such things didn't change in the 17 years between our ages. Mary Kate, your mother told me about a quilt made of blocks found in "The Old House" that you had in 1998. I would love to see it or photos of it, when you have time to contact me. I am grateful to Barbara for all her help to me. With sympathy, Susan (Harris) Seater, [email protected]

November 23, 2013

Barbara - my cousin who lived down the street. You and your husband Joe helped me in so many ways. I always expected to come back for more "talks". You and Joe did so much good - I know you will be rewarded!

November 23, 2013

Hank Bishop would like to extend his condolences to Joe and family.

Siobhan and Brendan Devlin

November 22, 2013

Brendan and Siobhan Devlin would like to extend their condolences to Joe and the Mc Conville family at this sad time. We have many happy memories!

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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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