Barbara A. Kelleher
Longtime Billerica Resident
BILLERICA: Barbara A. (Jamieson) Kelleher, age 79, a resident of Billerica for over 45 years, formerly of Medford, passed away at her home, with her family by her side on Sunday, April 27, 2014.
She was the beloved wife of John J. "Jack" Kelleher, with whom she celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on May 14, 2013.
Born in Medford on May 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary (French) Jamieson.
Barbara was born and educated in Medford, Massachusetts.
Following her marriage to Jack, she dedicated her life to her family.
Barbara resided in Somerville until moving to Billerica in 1965.
She enjoyed vacationing with her family and was an active member in the Billerica Irish American Club.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her six children, Catherine M. Fiore and her husband Peter of Westfield, Mary Samost and her husband Randall of N. Reading, John J. Kelleher and his wife Ann Marie of Billerica, Kevin B. Kelleher and his wife Mary of Tewksbury, Patricia A. Donovan and her husband Mark of Tewksbury and Brian M. Kelleher of Billerica; fourteen grandchildren, Michelle Miele, Robert Miele, Liz Fiore, Betsy Dyke, Aubrey Samost, Shawn Donovan, Tyler Samost, Miranda Kelleher, Kevin Kelleher, John Kelleher, Matthew Donovan, Jared Samost, Ryan Kelleher, and Joseph Kelleher; five great grandchildren, Bobby Miele, Brannon Miele, Paige Miele, Lila Miele, and Travis Fiore; five siblings, Margaret Jamieson of Westfield, Adam Jamieson and his wife Phyllis of Wareham, Raymond Jamieson and his wife Doris of Billerica, Shirley Babcock and her husband John of Tewksbury, Stasia Grant and her husband Richard of Billerica; also many nieces and nephews.
Barbara was the sister of the late Pauline MacDonald, Daniel and Austin Jamieson.
Calling hours Tuesday, April 29, from 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift