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1937
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2024
Barbara McHugh Obituary
She was born in Baltimore, MD on July 2, 1937. Barb grew up in a military family as the oldest of eight children, and thus was accustomed to a military lifestyle and the busy pace of growing up in a large familyShe graduated from Towson Catholic High School. Barbara met her future husband of 68 years, Tom, at his senior Prom in 1953, and they were married in 1956.
As a military wife, she supported her husband in his chosen career while caring for the family, keeping them together during countless moves and deployments over the course of 34 years. She was an active volunteer and loved helping others, whether it was being part of the PTA, military spouse organizations, the Catholic Women of the Chapel, or just helping military families in their time of need. She loved annual family vacations and insisted on keeping the large group under one roof as often as possible.
Barbara's passion was spending time in the kitchen; cooking, baking, canning vegetables from the garden, and entertaining always gave her great pleasure. Of her many talents, sewing, needlepoint, and knitting ranked high. She continued her mom's tradition of knitting Christmas stockings which continues today---all the way down to her great grandchildren.
Barbara was a treasured wife, Mom, and grandmother. Faith and family were always her mainstays, and she will be sorely missed. Barbara is survived by her husband, Tom, and her four children: Mike (Martha), Stephen (Berkeley), Sharon (Doug), and Kevin. She also leaves behind eight adoring grandchildren, Tom, Chris, Sarah, Brian, Michael, Cody, Sally, Kate and 13 great grandchildren. A funeral mass celebrating Barbara's life will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to either the American Lung Association or the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
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JULIANA M HECK
March 10, 2025
Dear Tom and family...I was thinking today that I never heard from Barb this Christmas ... I found her obituary online. I wanted to try to get a message to each of you expressing my sorrow at this news. She was a wonderful, joyful friend to me since our meeting at Dr. Royfe's office in 2005. I will miss her yearly message.My love to Tom and my prayers for all that you find and feel the grace necessary to navigate this challenging journey. From the heart, my sincere sympathy. Love Juli Heck
Lynn High
January 7, 2025
Tom, please accept my condolences on the passing of Barbara. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Lynn High. I was at Belvoir for many years and now have lived in Huntley, IL. We are here to take care of our grandson when our kids´ schedules don´t jive. They are both nurses.
Susan Fonti
December 30, 2024
Barb was such a wonderful person. So kind and caring. My deepest sympathies to all her family and friends.
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