Barbara M. Matherwiez (Cleary) 65, a resident of Needham for over 32 years died on Thursday September 6th at her home after a long illness. Born in Boston, Barbara attended Schools in Watertown. Barbara graduated from Newton Wellesley Hospital Nursing School and was a former nurse there. She taught nursing and nursing skills at Massasoit Community College. More recently Barbara was a self employed business manager working with many clients and companies in the Needham area and surrounding communities. She loved to knit making many sweaters and afghans for her family especially her grandchildren. Barbara was the beloved wife of 40 years to Robert Matherwiez. Loving mother of Wendy M. Perri and her husband David of Needham and Paul R. Matherwiez and his wife Jaynia of Hingham. Dear sister of Edith M. DeCarolis and her husband Kenneth of Glastonbury, CT and cherished grandmother of Will and Ava Perri and Stella Cleary Matherwiez. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Tuesday Sept 11th at 8:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. Memorials in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, Attn Contributions Services Dept., and 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline MA 02445.