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BARBARA ROSS Obituary

ROSS, Barbara Jane (Poblenz) Age 97, of Boxford, Massachusetts, beloved wife of the late James F. Ross, died peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Lahey Medical Center in Peabody, surrounded by her loving family. A well-known realtor on the Northshore and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Barbara is survived, daughters, Cynthia Ross (Jhon) and Janet Bach; and sons, James F. Ross, Jr. (Patricia), and Charles B. Ross. Barbara was the proud grandmother to nine grandchildren: Bryn Dumas (Carrie), Hilary Dumas, Katye Vytal Watts (Alex), Jenna Bach, Brittany Bach Dodds (Tyler), Ryan Bach, Benjamin Bach (Mia), Patrick Ross (Bree), Amanda Ross Nowinski (Kyle). She also has ten great-grandchildren, Oliver and Elliot Dumas, Wyatt and Lucia Dodds, Penelope Bach, Finley, August, Fielder Watts, Grace Elizabeth Ross, and Levi Nowinski. Her sister, Jean Poblenz McGrath, and sister-in-law Marianne Poblenz. Barbara's family also includes many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Frederick G. Poblenz, Jr. Visiting Hours will be held in O'Donnell Cremations -Funeral-Celebrations, 167 Maple St. (Rte. 62), DANVERS, on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 4 to 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at First Congregational Church, 4 Georgetown Rd. (Boxford Center), Boxford, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are welcomed. Donations may be made in Barbara's name to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org www.odonnellfuneralservicel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Feb. 6, 2023.

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Charlotte Mcelroy

February 3, 2023

Rest in Peace , dear friend. You were always a delight to be with. You will be dearly missed

Claire Landphier

February 2, 2023

I had a lot of happy moments with Barbara at the beach. Love to all her family.

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O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations DANVERS

167 Maple St., (Rte. 62), Danvers, MA 01923

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Church Congregational Boxford

4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, MA 01921

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