Barbara was born on 9/16/1928 in Hartford, CT to Michele and Josephine (DelRossa) DeFelice. She was one of 12 children.
Barbara moved to Maine with her husband and was a devout wife and mother. She worked as a waitress for many years at Valley's Steak House in Portland. After her husband passed, she moved to Cape Elizabeth with her son and his family. Helping raise her grandchildren became her pride and joy. She loved playing cards and was the "Queen of Cribbage" in Cape Elizabeth. She was the neighborhood babysitter and was known to many as Grammy Barbara. You could often find her walking all over town as she loved to walk but she would never refuse a ride if someone offered.
The family is grateful to all those who made Barbara's final weeks as comfortable as possible especially her granddaughter Katie, who cared for her when it was most needed. Special thanks to the staff at MMC and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Albert W. McLean.
She is survived by a son, Mark McLean and his wife Barbara; her two grandchildren, Jason McLean and Kathleen Gasbarrone, their spouses Liz Sanner and Marco Gasbarrone; her 4 great-grandchildren, Cameron, Anabelle, Madeleine and Eliza. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to a time of visitation from 2-4 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Jones Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Monday, May 6th at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave. Portland.
Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to sign Barbara’s online guest book.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
