Barbara J. Ghilain, age 50, of Malden formerly of Medford, died April 14th at her home following a short illness. She was the beloved wife of John L. Ghilain. Born and raised in Melrose she was the daughter of Richard Clark and the late Marilyn (Corcoran) Clark.
Barbara worked for over twenty years as a dental assistant with the Becker and Silvins Dental Practice in Revere. Mostly devoted to her family she enjoyed traveling, spending time in New Hampshire and boating. She also enjoyed collecting country crafts.
In addition to her husband and father, Barbara is survived by her children, Kristy Miller of New York, Eric Miller of Malden, Rachael DeCicco and her husband Matthew of Haverhill, and John D. Ghilain of Middleton. She was the loving grandmother of Ryan Nagobads and Leah DeCicco. She is further survived by her brother Robert Clark of Vermont and sister, Patricia Brook of Beverly.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 9 a.m. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., suite 3H, Watertown, MA 02472.