Maureen Barry
July 23, 1937 ~ August 23, 2023
Maureen (Lyons) Barry, 86, passed away on August 23, 2023, at home in Danvers. She was the wife of the late David W. Barry, who predeceased her in 2008.
She was born on July 23, 1937, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to Gertrude Shea Lyons and Albert Lyons. Maureen was raised and educated in Salem and went on to graduate from St. Mary's High School in Lynn and the Catherine Labouré School of Nursing.
With a caring heart and a passion for healing, Maureen dedicated many years of her life to serving as a registered nurse at Salem Hospital. Her compassion and dedication left an indelible mark on countless lives.
After retiring, Maureen embraced life's pleasures with her late husband. They reveled in their travels, exploring the world together and creating cherished memories. Maureen enjoyed her time as a member of the Red Hat Society during her retirement years in Naples, Florida.
Family was at the center of Maureen's life. She cherished the time spent with her children, daughter Kathleen Barry-Madeira and husband Eduardo of Fall River, sons Shawn Barry and wife Gale of Wisconsin, Kevin Barry of Danvers, and Brian and Lori Barry of Danvers, and her grandchildren, Christopher, David, and Adam Johansen, Sarah Snee, and Robert, Kylie, and Julia Barry. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Emily, Elijah, Logan, Chelsea, Brody, Lincoln, Elyse, Maeve, and Mason.
She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Tamara Barry, and grandson, Keith Barry.
Her funeral service will be Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4-7PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. To share an expression of sympathy with the Barry family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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Sincere condolences to the entire family . Maureen was an a kind and loving person. Imagine the countless lives she touches throughout her long career as a dedicated compassionate nurse . May God keep her in his care and may she have eternal joy reunited with Dave . May she rest in peace now and forever. Love and hugs to everyone. Larry and Phyllis Johansen
We cherish the great times we had in Naples, FL. With Dave and Maureen. We send our deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Warmly,
Joyce and Phil Sullivan
Maureen and I met on Ph6 at Salem Hospital many years ago. She was always a kind, caring, compassionate nurse and great mentor and all of that and more as a wonderful friend. She will be deeply missed. Sending my sympathy and love to all of the Barry family. Joan Soltys
What a beautiful video tribute to such a beautiful lady. We are so very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace back in the arms of the love of her life.
Love, Mark & Kristy Swiniarski
Maureen Lyons Barry was my cousin, “sister” and good friend. We were born in Gardner, MA. My mother, Mary, cared for her when Aunt Gertrude went back to work – “infant sisters.” At 10 years old, I often took the bus to visit Maureen at Hawthorne Blvd in Salem.
We walked to L.H. Rogers Store, where both our mothers worked, and tried on clothes. I joined her high school friends when my Beverly friends got married. Maureen met David at “Molly Waldo’s” in Marblehead, and it was “love at first sight. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding. We took our mothers to lunch at Danversport Yacht Club. We attended Catherine Laboure’ School of Nursing at Carney Hospital in Dorchester together. We both moved to Florida. We stayed in touch through the years. Both had sons named Kevin and Brian. Two years ago I visited Maureen at her son’s lovely home. We chatted about our experiences along life’s way for hours. I will miss you, cousin. Rest in peace until we meet again. My deepest sympathy to your family and friends. Now you join your beloved David and Jesus in heaven. I love you, Maureen. ❤️ Janice Rockwell Micco, Florida
Sending warm thoughts for the whole family. Sorry for your loss. Alan & Gail
Such treasured memories of Maureen’s loving and joyful living among us, her beautiful family, close friends and fun-loving women.
My condolences and prayer to all who cherish her so deeply.
……from Nancy Rowen, SNDdeN, Class of St. Mary HS’55.