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BORN
1927
DIED
2014
Barbara Hynes Obituary
WORCESTER - Barbara passed away after a decade long battle with Alzheimer. She leaves he loving husband John Hynes (Jack) after 62 years together, her daughter Suzanne Gentile of Holden, her son Stephen predeceased her in 2012. Also a sister Patricia Balcom of Holden, son-in-law John Gentile and daughter-in-law Robin Hynes, grandchildren John, Jake, and Ryan McGreevy, Brooke McGreevy Baron, Casey and Kerry Hynes and 2 great grandchildren Aiden and Mason. She was a true mother of the 50's devoted to her family, she was generous in all aspects of her life, kind in heart and spirit and loved god. She had a wonderful joy of life, laughter and gardening was her passion. I would like to add a special thanks to Knollwood Nursing Center for making my mothers two last years feel like home and family. I would like to thank everyone at Knollwood who took the time to call her by name and offer her a moment of kindness from the kitchen, laundry, housekeeping, nurses, activities, social workers, maintenance , receptionist, directors,and mostly the CNA and family member of other patients, who without their compassion we couldn't have made it. Barbara has chosen to donate her body to the Anatomical Gift Program at U Mass. Any memorial donations can be made to the Knollwood Staff Appreciation Fund 87 Briarwood Circle Worc. Ma 01606. There are no services, please remember her in your heart.
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Beth Bartholomew
May 12, 2014
Suzy, So sorry to hear about your Mom, although I know she is at peace now. I liked what the obituary said about her being a true Mom of the 60's, I have such fond memories of our times together growing up. Stay well and give your Dad a hug for me. Beth
Ted Mero
April 25, 2014
Jack...sorry to hear of Barbara's passing...peace & prayers to you and family...Ted Mero
Ribert Cardoza
April 25, 2014
Jack & Susie....I am saddened to hear the loss of Barbara (Mom)...She will always be remembered for her smiling face and the smart clothes she wore...the gang at McDonald's all send their condolences...she is sadly missed but not forgotten...again, my heartfelt prayers to you both and the grandchildren....love, Bob Cardoza
April 24, 2014
Jack,
We extend deepest sympathy to you in the loss of you dear wife, Barbara. We remember the many nice dinners we had at Briarwood with both of you when we first moved there. We are sure you will have many nice memories of your years together.
Phyllis & Pentti Elolampi
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Craig (Andy) Andreson
April 24, 2014
Jack and Family,
Patti and I send our sincere sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Barbara was a kind and lovely lady. The fun we all had at the functions from The Kelly Buick Days, You and Barbara always were so enjoyable to be with. We send our best to you. Take Care
Carolyn Gaudette
April 24, 2014
Sue;I am saddened to read of Barbara's passing. I will always remember the times we would sit and have a cup of tea and she would go out and give me clippings from her garden.
Jay Foran
April 24, 2014
Jack and Suzy, I was deeply saddened to learn of Barbara's passing. I will always remember her as a most special lady who made me feel at home and always had a great smile !
Pam & I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Gagne
April 23, 2014
Jack, Suzy and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Barbara's passing. She was always kind to me growing up and truly one of our best neighbors. My deepest sympathies- Sandy (Duquette) Gagne
April 23, 2014
Sue,so sorry for your loss. We will miss barbara every day she was a feisty woman thats what we loved the best about her. We will miss you and jack. Remember you are always in our thoughts and prayers!!
Love always,
Deana Warren
Rowena
April 23, 2014
Suzy & Family My heart goes out to you all. She is surely resting in Peace as she had so much Love surrounding her in her time of need!
Peter Smith
April 23, 2014
Pat Balcome
I am sorry for your loss.
Rod Erlandson
April 23, 2014
Jack and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Rod & Marsha Erlandson, (Edward Buick)
Paul Clancy
April 23, 2014
Dear Jack and Sue,
So sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. She was a great friend to my parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Clancy
April 23, 2014
Jack and Suzanne -
Barbara was a wonderful woman who had so much style and class. I am sorry to hear of her sickness and your loss.
With sincere sympathy,
Love,
Paula (Fitzpatrick) Bruso
Nancy Steuterman
April 22, 2014
Susie & Family--Muggs and I are so sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ann Brennan Hunt
April 22, 2014
I am deeply sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. My mom always spoke of wonderful times the girls had throughout the years. God Bless you all. You are in my prayers
marianne and joe balyk
April 22, 2014
We are so sorry for your familys loss.
Annette Tsuji
April 22, 2014
Suzanne and family, I am very sorry to read of your mother's passing, as well as that of your brother in 2012.
It has been a long time. I was Jake's Kndgtn teacher at NP.
Pls know that I am thinking of all of you.
Claudette and Jim Cawley
April 22, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Take comfort in the memories you have, and she will live in your heart forever.
April 22, 2014
So sorry Kerry, for the loss of your Grandmother.Our condolences to your family.Cousineau family
April 22, 2014
May your wonderful memories of her bless you and give you strength, as well as your loving family and friends,. Never forget that she lives on in you. My sincerest condolences, Suz.
April 22, 2014
Our sympathy is with all of your family at this time. Our mom, Doris Betterley, shared mealtimes with Barbara at Knollwood. Carolyn and Bruce Field, Joanie and Rick Betterley
Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim
April 22, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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