Barbara M. (Marino) Owens, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 81 years of age.
Barbara was born in Boston on July 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Edward J. Marino and Rose (Iammarino) Marino. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system. Barbara worked as a hostess at Townline Restaurant for 10 years, and at Connolly's diner. Her main devotion in life, however, was caring for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards and shopping at TJ Maxx, which she considered to be her "happy place".
Barbara is the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. "Butch" Owens, who recently passed away three months to the day on June 9, 2023. She is the devoted mother of Joseph Owens and his wife Christine, Michael Owens, Roseanne Foley and her husband Donald, Robin Cabral and her husband Armando, Carolanne Sullivan and her husband Sean, Barbaranne Jones and her husband William, and Patrick Owens and his wife Diane. She is the loving Nana to Kyle, Courtney, Ashley, Alyse, Lisa and her husband John, Sean, Seamus, Kimberly, Jacqueline and her husband Ray, Patrick, Treavor, Maxx and her 7 great-grandchildren. She is the dear sister of Michael Marino and his wife Donna, Eddie Marino and his wife Lori, Cathy Purnell and her late husband George, and the late Juliette "Julie" Quinn, Annette White, Louie Marino, and Rita Beaupre. She is the beloved companion of Kenneth Hall. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Barbara's visiting hours on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. with her Funeral Service at 5:30 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. Her burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Barbara's name to:
Charlestown Boys and Girls Club
15 Green St.
Charlestown, MA 02129