Barbara A. Longmuir
January 28, 1923 — May 17, 2017
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Barbara A. Longmuir
Barbara was born in Somerville on January 28, 1923, one of five children of the late Walter Leary and Hilda (Friel) Leary.Raised in Revere, she graduated from Revere High School, married William M. Longmuir, Jr. and settled in Melrose to raise a family of four children.
Barbara was a kind, and devoted mother whose first priority was her family. Always lending a hand, she could not do enough to help her children as they grew up. As a young mother of twin girls, she helped start the "Mother of Twins Club" in Melrose. In her free time, she would regularly take the bus into Malden center and go shopping. She was always looking for a good deal, and would often return home with gifts for Bill or her children.
With her roots in Revere, Barbara loved the ocean, and had a special love for Revere Beach where she met her husband Bill. Later in life, she also enjoyed weekends away in the Lakes Region with family during the summer. Known for always having her hair in a bun, Barbara was a classy woman who took pride in her appearance. She also loved animals, dancing with Bill, and kept her faith close to her heart. She will be lovingly remembered.
Barbara was the beloved wife of the late William M. Longmuir, Jr. with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Devoted mother of William M. Longmuir, III of Newport, ME,Stephen A. Longmuir (Owner of Stephen's Auto Body) and his wife Francee of Topsfield, Diane M. Drake of New Boston, NH, and Deborah A. Jewers and her husband David of New Boston, NH. Dear sister of the late Walter Leary, Jr., Jackie Leary, Dorothy Rush, and Margaret Armstrong. Cherished grandmother of William IV, Spencer, Charles, Angela, Scott, Stephanie, Denise, Michele, and David, Jr. Loving great-grandmother of Nico, Lucciano, Lily, Gabriel, Dominic, Maria, Jacob, Grant, Liam, and Madeline. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives & friends will gather in honor of Barbara's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Sunday, May 21 from 2-6pm, and again on Monday at 9am before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10am. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
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Sunday, May 21, 2017
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
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Monday, May 22, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am
St. Mary's Church
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