Barbara L. (Murphy) McKelligan, 65, died May 27, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer, while traveling in Finland. She was the wife of William J. McKelligan III. Born in Norwood, she was a graduate of Norwood High School. Mrs. McKelligan worked as a Loan Officer at South Shore Bank and Sovereign Bank in Quincy for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed skiing at Loon Mountain and in Europe, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Mark J. McKelligan of NH, James M. McKelligan of CT and Kimberly A. Cook of Assonet. She was the sister of John E. Murphy of NH, Kathy Arthmann of Walpole and the late Jody Procyzyn. She was the beloved grandmother of Madison, Kealy, Aiden, Ian, Meghan and Keegan McKelligan and Brenden Cook and Ryan Cook.
Funeral Mass will be held in the St. Catherine of Siena Church, 549 Washington St., Norwood on Monday at 9 AM. Visiting Hours will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Sunday from 2-6 PM. Donations in Barbara's name may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Fund, c/o Kate Todd, Director of Development, Cancer Center Development Office, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114