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Barbara Mehringer Obituary
Barbara graduated from St. Michaels School, Stonington High School, and Mitchell College. She enjoyed traveling as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines and later worked as a nurse.
Barbara was the mother of three wonderful daughters, Gretchen (Brian) Stalters, Gwyn (Chris) Veglas, both of Norton, MA and Heidi (Michael) Macina of North Stonington, CT. She was the very proud grandmother of six cherished grandchildren, Cameron, Corey and Brandon Stalters, Andrew (Kassidy) Veglas and Jack Veglas (fiance Hannah Goldman), and Michelle Macina her granddaughter, all of whom she loved so very much.
She was the most unselfish grandmother who volunteered tirelessly to help her children and grandchildren in school, sports and the arts. She spent countless hours volunteering for St. Michaels Parish, enjoyed working on Genealogy as well as quilting and sewing.
A private family burial will be held. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Stand Up for Animals, Westerly, RI. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, Westerly is handling arrangements. For online condolences go to www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Alzira Silveira
October 6, 2025
So very sorry Gretchen and sisters. Your mom was such a wonderful woman. Always so very nice to me. Not sure how it ended up happening. I made sweet bread couple times and brought them a loaf. My condolences to you all. Didn't realize she was that old. Such a beautiful woman inside and outside. Alzira
Connor J. Beverly
October 6, 2025
I met Mrs. Mehringer in 2010 when working on the St. Michael Parish History book. Over the following years she had become a dear friend and mentor of local history to me. Whenever she visited the library, she always saved clippings of newspaper articles that might benefit my own research. I always looked forward to our conversations on the phone in more recent years. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. I'm very grateful to have been able to call her a friend.
Dawn Benton Pereira
October 6, 2025
Dear Mehringer family
I wanted to send my condolences to you on your mother´s passing. I have fond memories of her from our childhood and through the years. May she rest in peace.
Cheryl Buzzi Stakley
October 6, 2025
Dear Gretchen and family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom. I bet you have many special memories to keep you and your family strong during these times of great sadness.
I'm sending you a big hug right now and know I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Once again, I'm so sorry for your loss, Gretchen.
Kimberly Peluso-Luciani
October 6, 2025
Heidi and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, I have memories of cold winter days ice skating near your house, she always had a smile on her face and was always kind to us kids. May God bless you and your family.
Kim Peluso-Luciani
Gail and Fred Shawyer
October 4, 2025
We're so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing It seems like only yesterday we were neighbors Our condolences to Charlie ,Gretchen,Gwen & Heidi sending prayers from Gail and Fred
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