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SOUTH GRAFTON - Mary (Rodominick) Barnes, 95, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2014, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 2, 1919, in Middletown, CT, Mary was the daughter of Edward and Julia (Chmura) Rodoniewicz. Mary was a long-time resident of South Grafton and a member of Saint James Parish. She attended Grafton Public Schools and worked at local mills before raising her family.
Mary is survived by her three daughters: Judith Barnes Gosselin, and her husband Richard, of North Grafton; Janice Barnes Webb, and her husband David, of Grants Pass, OR; and Joyce Barnes McGourty, and her husband William, of Worcester. Mary also leaves seven grandchildren, Kerri Gosselin Vensel and Lori Gosselin; Brendan and Kyle Webb; Colleen, Julianne, and Matthew McGourty; and her great-granddaughter Cora Mae Vensel. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Arthur W. Barnes, and by her brother, Stanley Rodominick.
Mary will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit, loving disposition, and incredible devotion to her family. She loved children, enjoyed cooking Polish food, camping, and square dancing.
All are invited to join in celebration of Mary's life at a funeral mass on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at 10:30 AM at St. James Church, 89 Main Street, South Grafton, followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster, MA is directing arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence please visit:
www.shaw-majercik.com
The family would like to thank the staff at Holy Trinity for the kind and compassionate care given to Mary over the past year.
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Gail Lavallee-Sjoberg
November 25, 2014
Janice, Joyce, & Judy,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a sweet lady who was very proud of you all.
Constance Roche
November 25, 2014
To the special Barnes girls...You were blessed to have had such a great mother..but then you already know that. Not only did she excel in that career but was equally aware and kind to all those around her. I think of her so often and consider each thought as a prayer for her.
November 23, 2014
Hi Judy and family, I just read of your Mom's passing and was very sorry to hear that. She was a great lady and I always enjoyed our time together. You and your family took such wonderful care of her. We are flying out to Mo's for the holiday Tuesday and so will miss her services. Our regrets to all. Love, Gail and Larry McGrail
steve johnson
November 23, 2014
dear Janice and the Barnes family--very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother--She was a very nice and caring lady and always treated me very kindly -my thoughts will be with you during this difficult time--Take care
Donna Larrivee-Cohen
November 23, 2014
Janice, Joyce and Judy,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Such a gentle and warm woman. She will always remain a part of my childhood memories!
November 22, 2014
Dear Janice and the Barnes family--My deepest sympathy to you and the family for the loss of your Mother--I have many fond memories of her she was always very kind to me--Again very sorry and take care
GENE&JEAN PLOSS
November 22, 2014
JUDY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHERS PASSING, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
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