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Barbara Meehan Obituary

Barbara Ann Meehan of Cohasset passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Lazar and Josephine Vangel; beloved mother of Dawn Pologruto and husband Thomas, Robert Meehan and wife Anna, Jennifer Matthews and husband Brian; devoted grandmother of John, Thomas, and Josephine Pologruto, Emily and Brooke Matthews; loving aunt of Charles and Laura, Joseph, and Jeannine Cavallaro; sister-in-law of Eileen Cavallaro; great-aunt of Max, Andrew, and Ava Cavallaro. A graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Boston University, Barbara was steadfastly devoted to her family, especially her three children. She was ever present at the Cohasset Swim Center and Cohasset Sailing Club to support her children in their endeavors. Barbara was a longtime member of the Cohasset PSO and volunteered endlessly at the schools, sports teams, and town activities. Her pride and joy were her five grandchildren. She was warm and caring and touched many lives. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church in Cohasset, Monday, March 14, at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at Atlantica, Cohasset. For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 781-383-0200 Since 1820

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Published by The Cohasset Mariner from Mar. 11 to Mar. 25, 2016.

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March 8, 2017

Miss you everyday!

Faith Maloney

March 29, 2016

To the Family of Barbara Meehan---I think your Mother truly loved everyone she ever met! Her presence was felt everywhere----from the schools in Cohasset to many South Shore pools where she attended your swim meets! She always had a kind word for everyone and was fervently interested in hearing of all children's successes----cheering everyone on!!I send my prayers and love to you at this sad time of a great loss!!xox Faith E. Bowker-Maloney

March 23, 2016

So sorry to hear of Barbara"s passing. I was fortunate enough to care for her @ MGH over the course of her illness and so enjoyed her stories and remembrances of her past.
She was a wonderful story teller and we shared many of the same interests . She now is free from suffering!
God Bless you all.

Karen Curelli-NahillRN

Michael Myers

March 15, 2016

I was very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Although I have not seen her for many years there are wondeful memories of her boating out of Tern Harbor Marina in Weymouth. Always with a smile she would ask for my kids and update me on hers. Nana would sit in the car while Barbara chatted. She was a good, kind soul and I smile when I think or her, Nana and Larry. Please accept my condolences

Bev and Jim Scarlett

March 14, 2016

With our deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. She was a very loving and giving person and know that her beautiful smile and loving ways will be missed by all who knew her.

Shaun Galvin

March 12, 2016

Dear Dawn, Bobby, Jen and all of Barbara's family and friends,

I am very sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. She was a very kind and supportive volunteer in the Cohasset Public Schools over the many years her children attended Cohasset Public Schools. Her volunteerism with Cohasset PSO will be remembered forever. Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care and God Bless.

Shaun Galvin
Cohasset High School Class of 1999

Nancy Snyder

March 11, 2016

You where a great light in all who knew you, and will never be forgotten,wish i had taken more time to visit
Love & peace go with you to God

March 11, 2016

Your wonderful, intelligent mother was also devoted to excellence in education. She was always the parent who made teaching a joy for so many of us in the Cohasset schools. I remember her many kindnesses and her devotion to Dawn, Bobby, and Jen. She made the world a better place. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Marie Schleiff
Sending my fondest regards from Mexico

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