Barbara A. (Mullins) Garrity, of Wellesley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 26, 2023, at age 99.
Born and raised in Brockton, Barbara graduated from Regis College in 1945 and taught school before marrying her loving husband of 47 years, the Hon. W. Arthur Garrity, Jr., by whom she was predeceased in 1999. Barbara was devoted to her family and her faith, and regularly volunteered at her beloved St. Paul Parish, where for many years she was a daily communicant. Survived by her four adoring children, all of Wellesley: Arthur (Anne), Charles (Deirdre Holland), Anne Singleton (Jack), Jean (David Kennedy), by her cherished grandchildren Evelyn and Michael Garrity, John, Charles and Michael Singleton, Anne, Mary and Elizabeth Kennedy, and by great-grandson Oliver, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Alice M. Kirby.
Barbara’s family expresses deepest gratitude to her caregivers, particularly dear family friend of many years Chris O’Rourke.
A visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Route 16), Wellesley, on Monday, July 31, 9:00 – 10:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Paul Church, 502 Washington Street, Wellesley at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Burial and interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 148 Brook Street, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Barbara’s memory to St. Paul Church or to Boston Catholic Television, Watertown, MA.