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Barbara Posey Obituary

Barbara (Brigham) Posey, age 88, of Framingham, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at St. Patrick Manor, Framingham. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Florence (Cook) Brigham. Barbara was the beloved wife of 64 years to Earl Adrian Posey. She was a proud graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Fall River in 1948 and a graduate of Skidmore College in 1952. Barbara volunteered at the victory gardens during WWII, along with volunteering at Framingham Union Hospital and an active member of Plymouth Church, where she was involved in numerous committees. She loved singing and was involved at the Central Congregational Church in Fall River, Skidmore College, the Framingham Chorus Society, the Tanglewood Chorus and Plymouth Church for 61 years. Besides her husband Earl, she is survived by her children, Craig Posey and wife Nancy of Portland, ME, Joan Perron and husband Gary of Worcester; grandchildren, Christopher P., Christopher R., John, Samantha & Heather. Also survived by her great grandchildren, Rebekah, Avery, Jorja and Adrianna, and many nieces and nephews, She is predeceased by her sister Constance Schreiber and brother Richard Brigham. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 10AM at Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham Centre. Burial will follow at Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 4-7PM at the Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech Street, Framingham. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, MA or a charity of ones choice. For online guest book and directions, please log onto www.nortonfuneralhome. com.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Aug. 7, 2018.

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Kathy Antonellis

August 12, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Earl and his family. Sorry to have read the passing of a dear friend and AVON customer for many years. Barbara was a beautiful woman inside and out and will be missed. May she Rest In Peace.
Sincerely, Kathy

Diane Juthe

August 9, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss; Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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Sandy Montgomery

August 7, 2018

Joan, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with you.

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