Barbara H. Hargraves, 73, of Nashua, widow of Daniel H. Hargraves, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2020.
A resident of Nashua for over 50 years, Mrs. Hargraves was born in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1946, a daughter of Rita (Bibeault) Brown Gallo, the late Joseph Brown and stepfather Vincent Gallo. She was raised in Quincy, Massachusetts and graduated from North Quincy High School Class of 1964. Barbara furthered her education at Fitchburg State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Barbara began her career at Royal Business Forms; then worked as a comptroller at the Hope Group of Northborough, MA and later as an accounting consultant for Sun Life Insurance Company of Canada.
An avid golfer, Barbara enjoyed watching golf and her favorite player Tiger Woods. She was also a New England Patriots fan and enjoyed travelling in Europe.
Members of her family include her daughters and their husbands, Dawn (McBrine) and Michael Kimball and Darlene (McBrine) and John Foley; four grandchildren, Amy Kimball, Allyson Kimball, Matthew Foley and Madison Foley; her mother, Rita Gallo of Nashua; her sister and brother-in-law, Carole and James McCleery; and a niece, Sandra Swanger.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Friday evening, February 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday, February 15th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
