Barbara passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 60 years of age.  Born in Boston, she is the daughter of the late Edmund N. and Nancy N. (Giove) Sherman.  Barb grew up in Somerville and attended Somerville public schools.  She resided in the city for most of her life but has been living in Winthrop for the last six years.  For over 40 years Barb worked as a waitress in the restaurant industry.  She started her career at the former Howard Johnson's Restaurant at Wellington Circle in Medford.  She dedicated 25 years with the 99 Restaurant, beginning in Cambridge for 15 years and later transferring to Somerville for 10 years.  Barb will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Barbara is the devoted mother of Brian N. Sherman and Nancy L. Sherman, both of Winthrop. She is the beloved sister of Joanne Stewart and her husband Robert of Watertown, Lynn Sherman of Winthrop, William Sherman of Everett and the late Donna Sherman, Lillian Martocchio, Karen McCarthy.  Dear aunt to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Also lovingly survived by her puggle, Callie and her grand dogs, Chewy and Annabelle.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend Barb's visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Wednesday, March 6 from 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. followed by Barbara's Funeral Service in The Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett at 12 Noon. Interment to follow at the family grave.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or on-line at www.cancer.org .