GROVELAND: Barbara A. (Meder) Meyer, 93 years young, died Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the Halcyon House in Methuen with her loving family by her side after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Berthold “Bert” C. Meyer with whom she is now reunited with in heaven after five years.
Born on October 30, 1920 in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Meder. She was a graduate of Plainfield High School and also attended Berkeley School of Secretarial Training in New Jersey. Barbara proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II until she was honorably discharged in 1946.
Barbara worked as a secretary for various legal and public relations firms and also worked for the renowned, Brown Brothers Harriman in New York City for several years. In her spare time, she could be found knitting, crocheting, sewing, and cooking homemade after school treats for her children. Her all-time favorite delicacy to eat was lobster which she continued to enjoy up until the last few months.
Her devotion as a wife, mother and grandmother was immeasurable. Her family considered her to be their best friend as well. Barbara’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Halcyon House for the outstanding care their mother received during her stay with them.
Barbara is survived by her children, Walter C. Meyer and his wife, Edith L. of Bedford, NH, Douglas R. Meyer of Haverhill and Carol Anne Angley and her husband, John R. of Exeter, NH; four grandchildren, Alex B. Meyer of Bedford, NH, Collin W. Meyer of Natick and Brian E.F. and Barbara M. Angley of Exeter, NH.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday in the Linnehan- Grondin Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill from 4 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday in the Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King Street, Groveland at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Mill Street, Haverhill. Contributions in Mrs. Meyer’s memory may be made to Career Resources Corporation, 22 Parkridge Rd., Unit D, Haverhill, MA 01835, Attn: Bonnie Michaleas, www.crc-mass.org, Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 www.alz.org or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 www.cancer.org.