Barbara A. Kinter

Barbara A. (Gibbs) Kinter, the beloved wife of 68 years of Richard K. Kinter, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2024.

Barbara was the devoted mother of the late Kimberly A. Kinter, Scott Kinter and his wife Patricia of Newbury, and Wendy and her husband Michael Winn of Bedford. She was the proudest Nana of Brittany Inman and Jillian Price as well as Lauren, Jamie and Christopher Winn. She was the great-grandmother of Ryan Inman and Brodie Price.

Barbara’s greatest delight was her family. She loved her grandchildren fiercely and was their greatest supporter. She and her husband Dick attended countless sporting events, musicals, recitals and graduations. She had a special relationship with each of her grandchildren. Barbara was happiest when she and Dick were all together with their family.

Barbara’s love for her Town of Norwood was second to none. She enjoyed a successful career in marketing for Boch Automotive Dealership on the Automile in Norwood. Barbara was very involved in the Norwood Boosters, Pop Warner and youth sports. She served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, Capital Outlay and Concerts on the Common committees as well as being a perennial Town Meeting Member. Barbara was also a key planning contributor for the Norwood Hospital Charity Golf Tournament at the Walpole Country Club for many years, as well as an honoree of the Norwood Friends of St. Nick.

Barbara had many friends she cherished who could always count on her support and care, especially during times of sickness and loss. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Olde Colonial Cafe and the Walpole Country Club. Barbara also had fond memories from her time well spent on Martha’s Vineyard, Marco Island and Naples, FL.

Her legacy of arm grabbing and not letting go along with her loving hugs will live on.

Visiting Hours will be held in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD on Sunday December 8, from 2-5 PM. All other services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Barbara's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, see www.alz.org