Barnard of Brockton February 22, 2005 Geraldine M. (Mattoli) Barnard 88 years. Wife of the late Thomas G. Barnard. Mother of Richard and his wife Nola of FL, Thomas and his fiance’ Louise Jerauld, and Frederick Barnard all of Brockton. Mother in Law of Debra Barnard of Bridgewater. Grandmother of Richard Barnard and Sheryl McDonough both of FL, Debra Hickey of Wareham, Thomas Barnard Jr. and Marialena Barnard both of Brockton, Kenneth and Steven Barnard both of Bridgewater. Great grandmother of Jessica and Benjamin Barnard, Lynn and Megan McDonough all of FL.
Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123) Brockton Friday at 8am. Funeral mass in Christ the King Parish at 9am. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8pm. Burial in Melrose Cemetery.
Mrs. Barnard died quietly in her home on Tuesday morning. Daughter of the late Sabino and Maria (Ditacchio) Mattoli. She was a lifelong resident of Brockton.
Throughout her life, she enjoyed baking, creating floral arrangements and maintaining flower gardens. She also enjoyed entertaining her family for Sunday dinner and especially during the holidays. She has always remembered her loved one's birthdays and special occasions, often accompanied by a gift of her homemade fudge.
She was a resident of the Campello High Rise for over 25 years and enjoyed Bingo, Word search puzzles, spending time with her family and loved watching all of the Red Sox and New England Patriot games.