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Barbara Ann Rivers
Barbara A. (Lorgeree) Rivers died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, she was 78. Born in Somerville on July, 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ethel “Bunny” (Young) Lorgeree. Barbara and her family moved quite a bit when she was a child but she was mainly raised and educated in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School. On January 2, 1952, Barbara enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She served our country during the Korean War until her discharge on April 28, 1953. Barbara married her sweetheart, Arthur R. Rivers on Valentine’s Day, 1962. The couple spent over 48 years in marriage together, raising and caring for their family. Barbara was an active member in the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Malden. She enjoyed contributing what she could to the church. She served many roles in the parish; including a period where she was treasurer as well as the financial secretary. Barbara enjoyed assisting during the church’s Vacation Bible School and even taught Sunday School. Affectionately known in the church as the “Huggy Lady,” Barbara was beloved by all for her warm and caring charm. Barbara is survived by her husband Arthur R. Rivers of Malden, her children, Edward Hodgin of Malden, David Hodgin of TX, William Hodgin of Beverly, Stephen Hodgin of VT, Walter Hodgin of Bedford, Bunny Murphy of NY, and Linda Rivers of Malden, her grandchildren, Brian and Jesse Hodgin, Kristy Sodano, Heather Hodgin, Draea and Stephanie DeSidoro, and Justin Rivers, her great-granddaughter, Summer Skye Sodano, and her niece, Kelly Walker and her son John. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Williams and her brother, John Lorgeree. Visitation will be in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 3 to 7 PM. A funeral service will be held in the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10 AM. Rev. Ruth R. Odour, Pastor of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will be officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
Weir MacCuish Funeral Home (781) 322-0834
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