Barbara O'Leary

July 01, 1929 - November 23, 2022

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Obituary for Barbara O'Leary

Barbara Kuja Oโ€™Leary, Of Weymouth, formerly of Dennis, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2022. Barbara was born on July 2nd, 1929 to Silva and Eli Kuja of West Quincy and was older sister to the late Jackie Kuja. She was a devoted wife to Leo Francis Oโ€™Leary of Milton for 64 years. Barbaraโ€™s parents both immigrated from Finland through Ellis Island and were proud and active participants in Quincyโ€™s Finnish Community. Barbara and Leo were married on April 26,1958 and raised their four children in Weymouth. Barbara is survived by her children, Michael and wife Mary Lou Oโ€™Leary of Norwell, Jill and husband Brian Mullin of Stowe, VT, Christopher and wife Susan Oโ€™Leary of Ipswich and Julie and husband Bill Delaney of Duxbury. Barbara was extremely proud of her ten grandchildren: Patrick, Jon, Kellie, Seamus, Catherine, Tyler, Christopher, Cameron, Madison, Sean and Kiera. She was especially delighted with her great grandson Benson Oโ€™Leary. After graduating from Quincy High, Barbara satisfied her desire to travel by working for American Airlines as an airline attendant until she became married. She was crowned both Miss American Airline and Miss Quincy in her early years. Barbara and Leo were downhill skiing enthusiasts in the early 50โ€™s and their second home at Sugarloaf, ME became a 25-year focal point for family and friends sharing winter activities. More recently, Barbara enjoyed living a relaxed life on Cape Cod. She and Leo relished the performances of the Cape Cod Playhouse, spending time at Cold Storage Beach, dinners in just about every restaurant in Dennis and volunteering at Our-Lady โ€“ The Cape Thrift Shop in Brewster that is associated with the Catholic church Our Lady of the Cape to which Barbara and Leo were active members. Barbara was friend to many with her sweet smile and kind and gentle ways. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 2, 2022, in St. Agathaโ€™s Church, Adams Street, Milton at 10 oโ€™clock. Visiting Hour, Friday December 2, 2022, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE 8:30 โ€“ 9:30 am. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made in Barbara's memory to the Weymouth Food Pantry at www.weymouthfoodpantry.org/donationpage.

Services

2 Dec

Viewing

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions ยป
2 Dec

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Agatha Church 432 Adams Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions ยป
2 Dec

Interment

11:30 AM

Milton Cemetery 211 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions ยป
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  • December 02, 2022

    As a life-long friend to our entire family Barbara has always held a special place in our hearts, and always will. Her warmth, kindness and generosity of spirit made her a joy to be with. Our family vacations together skiing at Sugarloaf are memories we will cherish forever. Our thoughts are with the O'Leary family today as they lay this lovely lady to rest. The world was a better place having been graced with Barbara's presence. Kurt Dunphy

  • November 30, 2022

    Don't think of Her as gone away. Her Journey's Just Begun, Life holds so many facets-This Earth is only one. Just think of Her as resting from the sorrows and the tears, In a place of Warmth & Comfort. Where there are no Days & Years. Think how She must be wishing that we could know Today! How nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of Her as living in The Hearts Of Those She Touched.. For nothing loved is never lost. Remember She was Loved!!! A Mother, A Wife, A Friend-she'll be missed Love Always, ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™ Mark Dunphy Barbara RIP

  • November 28, 2022

    Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family

  • November 27, 2022

    Jill, Julie, Michael and Chris we are saddened to hear of Mom's passing. Barbara is a great lady. Had many a cup of coffee at your house on Mandalay Rd with Mom. Our deepest condolences to all the family. Charlie & Helen Aftosmes

  • November 27, 2022

    Julie, Jill, Michael and Chris and all of your loved ones, Stephen and I are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very special lady. May she live on in your hearts and memories always. Susan abs Stephen