Barbara C. (Finn) Esmond of Needham, formerly oh Hyde Park died on Thursday July 31 , 2008 at Highgate Manor in Dedham. She was 80 years old. Born in Boston, Barbara grew up in South Boston and was a graduate of South Boston High School. She was a talented artist and a lover of animals. She will be lovingly remembered for her love and devotion to her family. The wife of the late Frank Esmond, she leaves her children, Frank Esmond Jr. and his wife Sandra of Foxboro, Jane Boston and her husband David of Needham, Paul Esmond and his wife Paula of sandwich and Caroline Fitzpatrick and her husband Thomas of Douglas. Dear grandmother of Elizabeth Moore , Michael Boston, Jennifer and Christopher Esmond, Stephanie Esmond, Shannon John, James and Brenna Fitzpatrick. Also survived by her great grandson Cameron Moore. A Funeral service will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Monday at 7:00 PM Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-7 prior to the service. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in Barbara’s name may be made to VistaCare Hospice 690 Canton Street, Suite 220, Westwood, MA 02090 or to the Alzheimer Association, 311 Arsenal St Watertown MA 02472.