Barbara McCafferty

Barbara A. (Need) McCafferty, 77, died Saturday, October 30, 2010 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Born in Lynn on Dec. 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Blanch (Parent) Need. She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School. A Peabody resident for most of her life, she also lived in Florida for several years Barbara owned and operated beauty shops both locally and in Florida until the time of her retirement. She enjoyed travel, reading, and spending time with her loving family. She also loved caring for her dog Beau and her cat Kim. She is survived by three daughters, Jill McCafferty of Danvers, Jan Hogan of Gorham, ME, and Joan Spencer and her husband Neil of Beverly, and six grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Holden, Ryan and Kailey Hogan, and Alec and Nolan Spencer. The McCafferty family especially wants to thank the angels at Hospice of the North Shore for their loving care. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 5-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square and will conclude with a prayer service at 7PM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.