Barbara H. Hovestadt (O’Keefe), of Canton, died in the Hellenic Nursing and rehab, April 4, 2010. She was 71. Barbara was a payroll clerk for many years working for: Red Cab in Brookline, The Children’s Museum, Northeastern University, The Museum of Fine Arts, and National Amusements in Dedham. She retired in 2000. Loving mother of Richard E. Hovestadt and his wife Deborah Cozzens of Taunton, Robert G. Hovestadt and Scott K.D. Hovestadt of Canton. Proud grandmother of Bethany, Nathaniel, and Peter Hovestadt. Visiting hours in the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St. Canton on Friday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 1 PM in the Pilgrim Congregational Church 45 Broadway ( Rt 138) Taunton, MA. Interment private. Arrangements by the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St, Canton,MA 02021