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Barbara OConnell Obituary

Barbara (Bertram) OConnell,of Weymouth passed away on April 21, 2021 in Plymouth. Barbara enjoyed her career as an elementary school teacher in Weymouth public schools. She loved traveling, and she and her husband have explored many exotic places together. Barbara had a passion for music, an artistic eye, an interest in antiques collecting and was an avid reader and gardener. She will be remembered by her many friends and family as a loving, generous and caring person who will be celebrated for her well-lived life. Beloved wife and longtime companion of the late Bruce Sweeney. Cherished daughter of the late John Bertram and Francis (Flaherty). Loving sister and best friends of Kristina (Bertram) Boyle and her Husband William of Plymouth. Also survived by many cousins, extended family and dear friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, April 29th from 4-6 pm in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home South Weymouth. Funeral service will be celebrated at 6 pm in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home South Weymouth at 809 Main Street (Rt 18 opp South Shore Hospital). For those who may not be able to gather together with Barbaras family at this time, friends may still offer their support and share a special memory or message by visiting www.keohane.com. For those who cannot access the website, please call 781-335-0045 to have your message added.

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Published by The Weymouth News from Apr. 24 to Apr. 28, 2021.

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Paul and Kathy Terrell

May 3, 2021

What a beautiful person Barbara was, both inside and out. She always had a smile and always kind and loving words that were so personal . Bruce and Barbara were honorary Aunt and Uncle to our cat Rosie for many years. The caring and love for cat reflected their loving personalities to friends as well. We received a positive and friendly note from her soon before her passing. She expressed the joy of the life she had lived, her work with children, her world-wide adventures with Bruce. Rest In Peace together.

Marguerite Hearn

April 29, 2021

I taught at the Hunt School with Barbara for many years. She was a wonderful teacher who was kind, patient and loving towards her students. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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