Barbara Jean Ernst (Smith), 81, of Hyde Park formerly of Jamaica Plain, died on February 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Dorothy Smith, her husband, Charles Ernst, sisters Nancy Ferro, Marilyn Smith, Susan Smith and her brother Dan Smith. Barbara is survived by her brother Jack Smith of Vermont, Sister, Dorothy Devaney of Dedham, and her children including, Joseph Smith (West Roxbury) and his wife, Beth Peterson Smith, daughter Barbara Jean Gallagher, (West Roxbury), and son, Thomas Gallagher (New York). She is also survived by her adored grandchildren, Patrick Gallagher-Pappas (New York) and his partner Brittni Nichole and their son, Charles. Deana Gallagher-Pappas (New York), Jessica Smith (West Roxbury) and Justin Smith (West Roxbury). Barbara also leaves behind beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Sunday March 3 from 2 pm until 5 pm. Her family will gather again at the funeral home on Monday March 4 for a service at 10:30 am before traveling to St. Joseph Cemetery, 990 LaGrange St. West Roxbury for interment services. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in honor of the compassionate care-givers, Dr. Eric D. Jacobsen and his extraordinary team at The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.