Mrs. Mary Claire (Weshonko) Barry, a resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late John J. Barry, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was 76 years old.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on November 7, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of the late Peter and Evelyn (Aughtigan) Weshonko. Mary Claire was a graduate of Merrimack College. She was a dedicated kindergarten teacher for many years and later enjoyed retirement with her husband John. She was a very devoted wife, mother and friend. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren whom she loved deeply. She will be dearly missed.
Mary Claire is survived by her loving sons and daughters-in-law; John J. and his wife Caryl A. Barry of Andover and Peter M. and his wife Danielle R. Barry of Holden, brother and sister-in-law; Peter and his wife Sheila Weshonko of Methuen, brother-in-law; Charles McLaughlin of Pelham, New Hampshire, grandchildren; John K., Jessica R., Peter M. and Julia L. Barry and several nieces and nephews. Mary Claire was also the sister of the late Jean McLaughlin.
Her Funeral Service will be celebrated in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, from 4 to 8 PM at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home in Andover. Interment will be held in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com