Barbara was born in Providence, RI, on April 19, 1927, to Frank and Grace (Landy) McGuire. Barbara graduated from Hope High School and later met James Costello at a Providence College dance, where she quickly fell for his beautiful blue eyes. Much to her surprise, Jim found her brown eyes just as beguiling. They married on April 26, 1952, and enjoyed over forty years of marriage, making their home in Norwood, MA. Together, Barbara and Jim had six children, 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her children: Anne and Con Healey of Sharon, Michael Costello of Walpole, James Costello of West Roxbury, Stephen and Debra Costello of Duxbury, Sheila and Peter Finn of Newburyport, and Maura and James Quinn of Fairfax, VA.
Barbara also leaves her grandchildren, who loved her fiercely: Michael (Ashley), Beth, Barry (Kara), Matthew, Meghan, Ned, Patrick, Sean, Sarah (Kevin), Kate, Jake, Will (Emma), Jack, and Ryan, as well as great-grandchildren Colin, Jase, Brenna, and Keira. Barbara is also survived by her sister, Elaine McGuire of Norwood, and brother, Francis (Diane) McGuire of West Boylston, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James in 1994.
In addition to her family, Barbara placed great value on friendship, finding joy and comfort in her friends. Barbara adored her adopted hometown of Norwood, where she proudly lived for seventy years, never missing a parade or town event.
May hope of heart and peace of mind beside her ever stay.
Visitation in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole, St. (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 547 Washington St., Norwood. Friends and family are invited to a reception at the Old Colonial Café at noon.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Circle of Hope Foundation, PO Box 421 Norwood, MA 02062.
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