Barbara M. Owens, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington. She was 81 years of age.
Barbara was born in Boston on February 21, 1936, a daughter of the late Patrick F. Owens and Leola M. (Grover) Ridlon-Owens. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School. Barbara worked at Schraffts Candy Company in Charlestown for several years before her 34 year employment at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston as a Dietician where she was always willing to help her customers. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved animals. Barbara enjoyed the quality times she spent with her family and especially the love that she gave and received from her many nieces and nephews.
Barbara is the devoted sister of Mary Beasley, Margaret Dabilis, Joseph Owens, Thomas Owens, Stephen Owens and the late Dorothy Trifan, Pauline Jones, Arthur Ridlon, Robert Ridlon, John Ridlon, James Owens and Patrick Owens. She was the longtime companion of the late Arthur Kirk. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Barbara's Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10 A.M. in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. Her burial is private. There are no funeral home visiting hours.
Kindly make a memorial donation in Barbara's name to The Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation Inc., 248 East Chestnut Hill Road, Suite 4, Newark, Delaware 19713