Barbara D. (Danforth) Marsh

Barbara D. (Danforth) Marsh obituary, Framingham, MA

Barbara D. (Danforth) Marsh

Barbara (Danforth) Marsh Obituary

Visit the Farley Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Barbara D. Marsh, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham on February 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Marsh and her son Jon Robert Marsh. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late John Danforth and Dagmar (Bowlby) Danforth. She worked For Incoterm/Honeywell and later in the Human Resource Department for the Town of Framingham for many years before retiring. After retiring she volunteered at the Callahan Senior Center and Framingham Union Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, Bird Watching, Arts & crafts, Candlepin bowling and watching the Red Sox.

Barbara is survived by her children Pennie Ricciarelli and her husband Michael of Bellingham, Christine Marsh of Orlando FL, Cathleen Marsh of Southbridge. She also leaves behind her 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also, favorite cousin, Jean Vaughn of Mesa AZ. The Family wishes to express their appreciation to the Staff at St. Patrick’s Manor for the loving care and support given to Barbara.

Graveside services will be held later in the spring. Donations in Barbara’s Memory can be Sent to St Patrick’s Manor – in the Memo section please note Front Patio.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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