SOUTHWICK – Barbara (Nolan) Donnachie of Southwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 after a long illness with Alzheimer’s Disease at Birch Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield on November 2, 1929.
After graduating from high school, she was employed by Mass Mutual and also worked at Monarch Life and Kelly Girls. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play hockey, painting, and knitting.
She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Edward and by a brother, David Nolan. Barbara leaves her son, Edward ”Mickey” Donnachie and his wife Beverly; 2 grandchildren, Michael Donnachie of Estes Park, CO and Jason Donnachie of Salt Lake City, UT. and two sisters-in-law, Frances Nolan of New Port Richey, FL. and Dorothy Ferrel of Reno, NV. The family would like to thank the staff at both Birch Manor and Western Mass Hospital for the loving care provided to Barbara during her illness.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. Burial will follow in New Cemetery Southwick. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
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