Barbara Georgia (Sullivan) McHugh

Barbara G. (Sullivan) McHugh, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born in Malden in 1936, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Leo and Georgia Sullivan and the devoted elder sister of the late Francis Sullivan and the late Michael Sullivan. She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1954.

In 1956, Barbara married her husband of 64 years, the late Peter J. McHugh. Together they built a home filled with love, friends, and family in Malden, where they raised their three daughters.

Although devoted first and foremost to her role as wife and mother, Barbara also worked for A&A Windows and later with Mystic Valley Elder Services. A voracious reader—often finishing a book a day—she also enjoyed her favorite shows, General Hospital and Outlander. Above all, her greatest joy came from time spent with her family.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughters Nancy Sherman and her husband Michael of Watertown, Judith McHugh-Clark and her husband Trevor of Fleming Island, FL, and Karen McHugh-Mattuchio of Peabody. She will be dearly missed by her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Thomas, Elizabeth, Ryan, Shane, Scott, Dahlia, Wyatt, and Tripp.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 4th, with public visitation beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Malden. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbaras memory may be made to Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave, Malden MA 02148

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