Katherine Marie Barry

Katherine Barry Obituary

She was born in Cambridge, daughter of the late John and Grace Barry. She grew up in the Porter Square section of Cambridge and graduated from St. Mary High School in Cambridge. She received her bachelor's degree at Cardinal Cushing College in Brookline and her master's in education from the University of Lowell, which is now part of UMass Lowell.

She moved to Wilmington this past year after residing in Tewksbury for 10 years. Ms. Barry had previously lived in Burlington for 20 years.

Ms. Barry taught first grade in the Wilmington school system for four decades. Prior to her retirement in 2001, she taught at the Wildwood, Mildred Rogers, Shawsheen and Boutwell elementary schools. Despite her retirement, she continued to return to the education environment as a volunteer in the school office.

Ms. Barry also worked for 37 summers as a waitress at McGrath's Restaurant in Plymouth and in recent years enjoyed spending weekends at the Cape Cod home of Christine and James O'Donnell in Barnstable's Hyannis.

She was an avid reader and also loved traveling, especially on tropical cruises. Family members also recall her devotion to attending Mass no matter where her travels had taken her.

Ms. Barry is survived by her siblings and their spouses, Mary A. McGrain of Tewksbury, John M. and Judith Barry of Medfield, Thomas P. and Linda Barry of Westford, Anna P. and Kenneth Kilfoyle of Burlington and Grace P. Barry of Burlington. She also leaves her close friends, Christine and James O'Donnell of Wilmington, with whom she resided over the past year; 15 nieces and nephews, 10 great-nieces and great-nephews, and many other friends.

She was also the sister-in-law of the late Robert E. McGrain, husband of Mary. A. McGrain.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Barry

10 Entries

Joseph Lynch

February 2, 2005

So sorry to hear of the worlds loss, Kay was a great Lady.

Jeannie (Gilfedder)

February 1, 2005

To all the Barry Family

Sorry to hear about Kay. Regina e-mailed me to tell of the sad news. We were sorry to loose touch with her so long ago. I remember the great high school days, she was always laughing and we had many hours of fun. I remember her mother and father at Green Harbor and how warm and open they were to everyone. Rest in peace Kay.

Regina Duffy

January 31, 2005

So sorry to hear about Katherine. I graduated from St Mary's with her, we had many laughs, spent many hours on the phone. She was a very good friend, somehow much to my regret we lost touch. It's nice to know that she had such a happy life.

Carol Landry-Webster

January 31, 2005

Ms. Barry was the first grade teacher for both of my children, Dennis and Matthew. She was a wonderful teacher who genuinely cared for each one her students. She had the right amount of balance between structure and tenderness, to challenge and encourage. She will be sadly missed.

Jan Merlino

January 30, 2005

Kay will always be remembered as a caring, thoughtful person who has touched the lives of all who have been fortunate enough to be in her presence.

She will be deeply missed.

Jan Merlino

Ellen Donoghue

January 29, 2005

Dear Mary:

I was saddened to hear about Katherine. We used to parade from Porter Square each day to St. Peter's: the Walnut St., Cambridge Ter. brigade only to graduate in 1954. Another classmate, Janice Rigazio, sends her sympathy, also.

Laurie Mercier

January 29, 2005

Although I only knew Katherine for a short period of time ,I know she was a caring, loving, wonderful women who is going to be missed very much. Katherine and her sister, Mary were both there for me when my grandfather passed away last January and that touched my heart. I wanted to take this time to let Katherine's family know that my prayers are with them in this time of sadness.

Dr. Nick and Betty Pellegrino

January 29, 2005

We want to thank you for being a part of our lives and we will always have wonderful memories of our times together.

Jane Barber

January 28, 2005

To the Barry Family: My deepest and sincerest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sorrowful time.

Anita {Augello} Preston

January 28, 2005

To the family of Katherine.........

I am very sorry to hear about Katherine. Although over the years we lost contact I will always remember your family. Katherine was always there for my mother as well as the rest of you.I will also never forget Green Harbor and Winchester.I have entered my e-mail.Please contact me.

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