Barbara Elizabeth (Donovan) Hegarty, 73, of Franklin, passed away suddenly at her home on June 19.
She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Hegarty.
Born in Brighton, March 30, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Margaret F. (Hanafin). Barbara was raised in West Roxbury and Roslindale and had lived in Wrentham for 38 years before moving to Franklin in 2014.
Barbara was a graduate of Roslindale High School in 1968 and had attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Barbara had worked at King Philip Regional High School and for the Town of Mansfield's Elementary Schools.
She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, reading, watching movies and cooking shows and going out to eat.
Barbara is survived by her children, Sean P. Hegarty of North Attleboro, and David T. Hegarty and his wife Kathryn of Plainville.
She is also survived by her dear siblings, Patrice Donovan O' Neil of North Attleboro, Helen Berry and her husband Wayne of Norton and Neil Donovan and his wife Patricia of Bethel, Maine.
She is also survived by her brother in law Robert Hegarty of Boston, and her sister in law Marie Hegarty of Norwood.
She was the sister in law of the late John and Martin Hegarty and Margaret Krug.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 23 at St. Mary's Church in Wrentham at 10:30 am.
Burial will follow at the Wrentham Centre Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, June 22 from 4:00pm-7:00pm, at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin(www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Framingham,MA 01701.