Barbara O'Neal

Barbara O'Neal
Loving mother, grandmother, and sister; 83

LITTLETON -- Barbara (Sengman) O'Neal, 83, of Littleton, died at her residence in the company of her family on May 23, 2012.

She was born in Hartford, CT on March 3, 1929, daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Markert) Sengman, and was the wife of the late Charles D. O'Neal Jr. who died in 2009.

She grew up in CT, and later graduated with a BS in Nursing from the University of Connecticut. After her marriage in 1950, she made her home first in Connecticut, then Acton, and finally Littleton since 1976.

Barbara was a very talented artist and took many classes at the Lincoln DeCordova Museum, was an excellent cook, owned her own catering and cake decoration business, as well as a handmade clothing business. She also volunteered Nursing services with Emerson Hospital and with the American Red Cross.

Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her children, Charles D. O'Neal III, of Bolton, Linda and her husband, Alvin Wood of South Grafton, Karen O'Neal of Oceanside, CA, and Jonathan and his wife, Cheryl O'Neal of Littleton; as well as the late Wayne O'Neal who preceded her in death in 1998.

Barbara is also survived by a sister, Betty Pond of Vernon, CT; a nephew, Bill Pond of Vernon, CT; and four grandchildren, Jesse Kauppinen of Vista, CA, Seth Kauppinen of Berkeley, CA, Matthew Wood of South Grafton, and Meaghan O'Neal of Littleton.

O'NEAL -- A Private Service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society. Please see www.badgerfuneral.com