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Barbara A. (Halpin) Callery, 67

    Barbara A. (Halpin) Callery, 67, of Hopedale, where she has lived since 1991, passed away following a brief illness, on Sunday morning, December 1, 2019 at the UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

    Devoted wife of Richard J. Callery for over 47 years, she was born in Milford, daughter of Eulalia (Murphy) Halpin of Hopedale, and the late Donald Halpin.

    A former long time Milford resident, she was a 1970 graduate of St. Mary’s School in Milford. She worked as a home health aide, for Primary Healthcare in Milford. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, and spend time with her grandchildren.

    She was the loving mother of Richard J. Callery and his wife Rachel of Bellingham, and Joseph E. Callery and his wife Renee of Milford. Sister of Lail Prince and her husband Al of Oxford, Cynthia Stone and her husband David of Wales, Pamela Bath and her husband Walter of Milford, Nancy Spencer and her husband Robert of Milford, Susan Russell of Bellingham, Marjorie Mallard and her husband Robert of Sturbridge, Donald Halpin and his wife Kathy of Bellingham, Sean Halpin and his wife Erin of Milford, and Kevin Halpin of Hopedale. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Taylor, Aubrey, Sloane, Kevin and Crista Callery.

    Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St., Milford, at 11:30AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 12:30PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 187 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA. Burial will follow in Hopedale Village Cemetery.

      Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening from 4 - 7PM.


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i love you with all my heart nana and i will miss you for ever <3 (by the way its not Crista, its Christa)
Christa Callery


I only learned of Barbara's passing about an hour ago when I saw Richard T Walgreen's..I am so deeply sorry to learn of her passing...I lived in Hopedale for 9 1/2 years and walked by their house every day on my walks...The nicest couple in the world...I saw Barbara not long ago and she gave me a big hug!! She will be missed! My condolences to you Richard and your entire family! God bless you and keep you all!
Sandy Malkin


I am so heartbroken to here of Barbara’s passing. Barbara and I met in high school and became very close friends. I was in her wedding party. We stayed in touch for many years, but as life goes on we lost touch. Recently we reconnected through Facebook. We were hoping to make plans to meet in person. I am so sad that it wasn’t meant to be. Barbara was a true friend....always ready to lend an ear and a helping hand. We had a lot of fun together. She had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. To the Halpin-Callery families...please accept my deepest, heartfelt sympathies. You will be very n my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Hebert Rogan


Too all of Barbra's family I was very sad and shocked too see this , I can truly say she was a good friend I will miss our chats on FB I don't live in the area anymore so I didn't know I am so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person god bless all of you .sincerely
Joyce Pickett


Cindy Dave and the Halpin Families, I am so very sorry for your loss.I remember Barbara from growing up in Milford and the days at St.Mary’s. Please accept my condolences. Margaret Milan Halacy Blackstone,Ma. Margaret
Margaret Halacy


Im so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family Joe🙏 Rosa Cruz
Rosa Cruz


So very sorry for the entire Halpin family as well as Barbara’s husband and family. Peace be with all of you at this sad time.
Julianne “Jay” Bousquet


Dearest Callery family , What a totally unexpected shock 💔 My heart is filled with so many wonderful , amazing , memories or our many times together : And so very heart broken for knowing she has passed on . So very sad . She was so full of life for all her lovely grandchildren , whom she loved so dearly !!!!!!!!! She is missed already and forever will be ! I love you all , Dawn ❤️💔
Dawn M wolf


I am so sorry for your loss. Sue, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Warshaw


Dickie.... Beyond saddened to see the post of Barbara... I still remember your Mom ..Auntie Rose dancing at your wedding at Nipmunc.... 😢
David Beccia-Calzolaio


So so sorry for your families loss!! You guys are all in my thoughts and prayers! God bless you!!
Kevin Cox


Richard, Dickie and Joey, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Barb was such a truly wonderful person who made me feel at home here in Hopedale. I really don't think I can fully express all the love we feel for both you , Richard and Barb. You both made us feel so welcome. I always felt comfortable leaving home because I knew you watching out for our house and Kids. Thank you
Susan and John McNamara


Dickie, Rachel and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John, Janet and John Ruggiero


We are so sorry for your loss..our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time..
The Cummings 4


Marjorie and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Barbara was an awesome person and a great employee. She will be greatly missed by all at Primary Home Care we will miss her coming in on fridays with her shorts on right to the bitter end of fall!! God bless her!!!
Rhonda Henry


So very sorry for your loss
Joyce LaFortune


Richard, Eulalia, Richard & Rachael, Joseph & Renee, Pam & Wally, Lail & Al, Cindy & David, Nancy & Bob, Susan, Majorie & Robert, Don & Kathy, Sean & Erin, Kevin & Families ~ Sorry for the loss of your Sister/Sister in-Law ! Our hearts go out to all during this very difficult time! May you all find comfort in memories of Barbara ! Rest In Peace Barbara! ♥️ Michael & Mary Kearnan
Michael & Mary Kearnan


Richard, Eulalia, Richard & Rachael, Joseph & Renee, Pam & Wally, Lail & Al, Cindy & David, Nancy & Bob, Susan, Majorie & Robert, Don & Kathy, Sean & Erin, Kevin & Families ~ Sorry for the loss of your Sister/Sister in-Law ! Our hearts go out to all during this very difficult time! May you all find comfort in memories of Barbara ! Rest In Peace Barbara! ♥️ Michael & Mary Kearnan
Michael & Mary Kearnan


Pam, Wally and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by your memories and love. Donna Roach
Donna Roach


I am very sorry to hear of your loss and offer my prayers, thoughts, and love to all of you.
Elaine DeIeso Stephens


I’m very sorry for your loss it’s truly so difficult. Love and prayers Jeanette
Jeanette Laucis


Dear Don ,Kathy and family, I’m so sorry to see this😢 ....and such an emotional time of the year. May the memories you shared and your beautiful families sustain you at this very difficult time. Love and prayers❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾
Janice


Our Deepest Sympathies to you Richard and Family. RIP Barbara. Lail you also have our sympathies.
Art and Arlene Butler


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