Framingham – Barbara E. (Murtagh) Peterson, late of Framingham and former long-time Natick resident passed away peacefully at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham surrounded by her beloved family at the age of 92.
She was the wife of the late Gordon F. Peterson.
Survived by two children, Allan G. Peterson and his wife Janice of Natick, and Linda Morgan of Framingham and her partner Willi Wolters; nine grandchildren, Brian Morgan and his wife Bridgitte of Southborough, Kevin Morgan and his wife Alisa of Framingham, Marc Morgan and his wife Danielle of Ashland, Lisa Austin of Framingham, Michael Peterson and his wife Deidre of Weston, Susan Ferguson and her husband Earl of Foxborough, William Peterson of Falmouth, Allan Peterson Jr. of Marlborough, and Heather Peterson of California; a daughter-in-law Ann Peterson of Foxborough and sixteen great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Gordon, Barbara is predeceased by her son Gordon F. Peterson, Jr., her siblings, Ellen Martin, Howard Murtagh, George Murtagh, Edith Drake, Evelyn Thorpe, Alice Morris, and Margaret Smith.
Born, raised and educated in Natick, Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Agnes (McGrath) Murtagh. After attending Natick High School, she became an x-ray technician at Leonard Morse Hospital where she worked for 10 years. She and Gordon settled in Natick and made a home for their three children.
To all who knew her, she was known as Barbie, Mom, Gram, and Mimi. Those who knew her best can recount the many times that they spent with her enjoying a meal prepared by her. After all, she most loved to prepare a meal for her family and friends. She also enjoyed her many travel adventure around the world, with her favorite stops in Sweden and Italy. In her spare time she enjoyed watching the sports teams of New England and those who knew her will tell you that her favorite team was with no contest the Red Sox. More than all of these things however, Barbara lived for one thing, her family. Any time that she could spend with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and any other member of her family brought her the most pleasure.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Chapel of the John Everett & Sons, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common on Saturday, January 28th at 1:00 P.M. Visiting hours will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to thank Oak Knoll Healthcare Center and Fidelis Hospice Care for the wonderful care she received.