Barbara Morrissey

Barbara A. (Lemon) Morrissey, age 92, of West Hartford, Conn., died peacefully, Friday, November 15, 2024 at Saint Mary Home in West Hartford, Conn., surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Quincy, Mass., to the late Arthur and Margaret F. (Burns) Lemon. Raised and educated there, she was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1950.

She lived in Manchester, Conn. for the past five years, previously living most of her life in Shrewsbury and the Chicago, Ill. area.

Barbara was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed the beach. Barbara was also an avid walker, who for many years would walk five miles a day.

Most of all, she was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Morrissey.

Devoted mother of John M. Morrissey and his wife Karen Hoxie of Maine, Michael P. Morrissey and his wife Lisa of Manchester, Conn., Theresa M. Spierto and her husband Charles of Va., the late Joseph R. Morrissey and his surviving wife Dr. Paula Morrissey, and the late Barbara "Annie" Morrissey.

Loving Nana of Daniel Morrissey, Christopher Morrissey, Jack Morrissey, Robert Spierto, Michael Spierto, and Stephen Spierto.

Cherished great grandmother of Rosie and Molly Morrissey; Isla and Lily Spierto; Mason Spierto; Sloane Spierto.

The last of five siblings, she was predeceased by Robert Lemon, Arthur Lemon, Herbert Lemon, and Dotty Tantillo.

Barbara is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Cindy Morrissey, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Sunday, November 24, from 2 - 4 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Trinity Parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 227 Sea Street, Quincy, on Monday, November 25, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.

For those who wish, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460 or Days End Farm Horse Rescue, P.O. Box 309, Lisbon, MD 21765.

You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.