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Barbara Mahar Obituary

Mahar, Barbara COLONIE Barbara Brunner Mahar, 90, of Marriner Ave., died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Albany, Barbara was a graduate of Cathedral Academy in Albany. She had lived for the past 53 years in Colonie. For 36 years, Barbara was employed as a supervisor in the Department of Soil Mechanics for the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring in 1977. Barbara was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy in Colonie and a member of the Hart Social Center in Colonie. Barbara was the wife of the late James A. Mahar; mother of James (Sharon) Mahar of Philadelphia, Michael Mahar of Albany, Jonathan "Paul" (Kimberly) Mahar of Albany and William Mahar of Seattle, Wash.; sister of the late Anna Mae Brunner and John Brunner; good friend of Mary Reilly. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 9:00 Monday morning from the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie and at 9:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, 26 Wilson Ave., Colonie. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. in the funeral home. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 would be appreciated. reillyandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2008.

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Mary Ann & John Sesock

April 4, 2008

Dear Cousins, So sorry to hear of your loss of our aunt Barbara. She was a sweet lady, and will not be forgotton. Please accept our condolenses of your Mom, and Grandmother. Love, Mary Ann & John

AMCH Mail Room

April 2, 2008

John Mahar We are Offering our deepest sympathies during this time. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Mary (waitress from Grandma's Rest

March 30, 2008

Mahar Family
Barb and I talked about our grandchildren and her great grandchilden at Grandma's resturant for many years. I am sorry for your loss.

Larry Powers

March 30, 2008

I was a good friend of Bill Mahar while attending HVCC in the late 60s. If one and the same, my condolences to my mate and his family. Larry Powers

Judy Baer

March 30, 2008

Kim and Paul,
I was very sorry to read about Barbara's passing. You and the kids are in our thoughts.
Love,
Judy, David and Ben

Chrissie Curran

March 29, 2008

Gabrielle and Family,
Although I never met Barbara, I'm sure being a member of a loving and genuine family such as yours made her truly special. You are all in my sincerest thoughts.

Raymond Messier

March 28, 2008

mahar family
my mother and me are sorry for your loss we used too live next too your parents when we lived on marriner ave at 19 marriner ave we are sorry for your loss your parents were wonderful people who my mother and father talked almost every day your parents would come and see my parents sorry for your loss raymond messier jr(son) and carmella messier(mother) god bless u guys in this time of soorow

Chachi & Gabrielle Mahar

March 28, 2008

Grandma, our memories of you will be in our hearts always.

Roseanne Bradt

March 28, 2008

Jon, Kim, & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
May God bless and be with you and your family.

Lonnie Navejas

March 28, 2008

Dear cousins,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mother was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Lonnie and Joe Navejas

March 28, 2008

Bill I am so very sorry about the loss of your mom. I am not sure if you remember who I am, my maiden name was Pam Kellogg. Take care! Pam

Kim Mahar

March 28, 2008

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you
and whispered "come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
he only takes the best.

Barbara you will be missed.
Love always,
Kim

Roseanne Bradt

March 28, 2008

Jon, Kim & family,
My prayers are with you and I am so sorry for your loss.
May God bless and be with you and your family.

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