McGillicuddy, Barbara D. (Reynolds) of Westwood, 89, formerly of Wayland and Needham, passed away on December 25, 2012 at her home in Westwood, MA.
She was born to the late Francis and Lucy Reynolds, April 20, 1923 in Boston, MA. Barbara graduated from Mount Alvernia High School and from Regis College. She married Thomas McGillicuddy in June, 1950 and they raised their family in Needham, MA. In later years, Barbara and Tom also spent time at their home in Pelican Bay, Naples, FL.
Barbara was a devoted wife and mother. She was an active parishioner at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Needham. She was a nine hole golfer at Woodland Golf Club for many years. She loved her family summers at the beach in Woods Hole, Cape Cod. Barbara was also very artistic and spent many joyful hours in art classes.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Thomas Francis McGillicuddy and three children: Dr. Tom (Marjie) McGillicuddy of Medfield, MA; Jean McGillicuddy of New York City; and Susan (Mac) Harris of Winnetka, IL. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Megan and Tim McGillicuddy; Chandler (Danielle Daly), Charlotte, Chris and Coleman Harris.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (RT 16), Wellesley, Friday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High Street, Westwood, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Private. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Suite 1509, New York NY 10018.