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“just did a search for Marie on google and learned of her death. the last time I saw her was at the farm in Arisaig. my father was Peter Smith.My...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Brenda Smith MacDougall - FL
“just did a search for Marie on google and learned of her death. the last time I saw her was at the farm in Arisaig. my father was Peter Smith.My...Read More »
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2 of 13 | Posted by: Brenda Smith MacDougall - FL
“I took care of Mary for a short time at southshore rehab she was a wonderful lady my heart goes out to her daughter and husband . Rip mary
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3 of 13 | Posted by: amanda - rockland, MA
“Hi Chuck,
I was speaking with Freddy yesterday when he told me of your loss. I want to extend my condolences to you and your family on the loss...Read More »
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Rick Huegel - East Lake , FL
“We have many fond memories of Mary with my mother catching up on local gossip or stories about their children. Mary had a kind, gentle heart and a...Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Patty Scopelleti - Lakeville, MA
“Marie was a true lady and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. My condolences to John and all the family.RIP my friend♥
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Linda chisholm
“Joanne and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Michelle Carlson
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7 of 13 | Posted by: Michelle Carlson - Halifax, MA
“Even though it has been several years since I have seen Mary, I will never forget her giving spirit, her unconditional love and all that she gave of...Read More »
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Dianna Manley - MA - Friend
“I'm so sorry for your family's loss Joanne
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9 of 13 | Posted by: stephanie phillips - Rockland, MA
“To my other mother, I thank you for all the memories , laughter, her contagious smile, for making me her 7th child all those years, her awesome hugs...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Nancy Casey - Hanover, MA
“Love you Ma
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11 of 13 | Posted by: Matthew Daley - Plymouth, MA
“Love you Mom RIP.
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Joanne Daley - Plymouth, MA
“Even though I didn't know her well I still know that she was the greatest woman to step foot on this earth!
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13 of 13 | Posted by: andrew barry - North Attleboro, MA
Mary E. "Marie" (Smith) Barry, 85 of Rockland died at her home on August 1, 2012 surrounded by her family and cared for by the Hospice of the South Shore. She was born in Arisaig, Nova Scotia, daughter of the late Angus and Catherine (MacDonald) Smith and was raised and educated there.
She attended Normal School after high school to attain her teacher's certification and taught for the local schools before moving to the United States in 1949. For 15 years, Mary had been employed at Pneumatic Scale Co. in Quincy.
Her most celebrated work was that of being a wife, mother and grandmother. Renowned for her baking skills she treated family and friends to many delights of her making. An avid and proficient bowler, she participated in the Tuesday League at Timberlane's in Abington. Mrs. Barry had also been an active communicant of Holy Family Church in Rockland serving as a Eucharistic Minister and formerly a member of the Mother's Club.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John F. Barry and her children, Karen M. Barry of Rockland, Charles E. Barry of Wrentham, and Ann M. Barry of Mansfield, Joanne M. Daley of Plymouth, Thomas J. Barry of N. Attleboro and Daniel J. Barry of Plymouth. She was the sister of John A. Smith of Nova Scotia and the grandmother of Kathryn Barry, Matthew Daley, Andrew Barry, Trevor Barry, Skyler Barry, Lucas Barry, Dylan Barry, Riley Barry and Marco Barry-Welt.
The Barry family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life on Friday August 3. 2012 from 5-8 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday August 4, 2012 at 9:00 AM in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in her name may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr. Rockland, MA 02370.
