Barbara E. Grace died peacefully on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82
Raised in Brighton/Allston, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Mac Donald) Twombly. After graduating from ST Aidan's High School Brookline, she attended Boston State Teachers College.
Barbara was employed as a School Teacher and taught over the years in Everett, Boston and Medfield. She enjoyed reading, following the Boston Red Sox, shopping and most of all spending time with family.
She was the beloved wife of Herbert Grace, loving mother of Virginia Grace of Norfolk & Rockport, Julie Skaza and her husband Stephen of Franklin and Herbert Grace and his wife Paula of Franklin. Sister of John Twombly and the late Virginia Twombly. She is also survived by grandchildren Jonathan, Andrew, Caroline, Michael and Kathleen.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday January 28th, 10am at ST. Jude Church, 86 Main St, Norfolk. Burial to follow at Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield. Visiting hrs will be Sunday 1-4 at the Roberts Mitchell Caruso FH, 15 Miller St, Medfield.
Donations may be made in Barbara's name to the Special Olympics at specialolympics.org or the Paralyzed Veterans of America at pva.org.