Barbara passed away Thursday morning, June 30, 2016 at her daughter's home in Gilford, NH. She was 92 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea, she is the daughter of the late George and Irene (Hughes) McNeil. During WWII, Barbara worked at the former Everlastic Company in Chelsea, making supplies for service men overseas. She later worked at the former Homer's Bakery in Everett, which is now known as Elm St. Bakery. Barbara worked at the bakery for 12 years before becoming a homemaker, caring for her family and her home. Barbara was a longtime resident of Everett, where she and her husband raised their family. She was the wife of the late Edward Noseworthy, Sr., together they shared 59 years of marriage before his passing in 2003. During her free time, Barbara enjoyed playing bingo, was a late member of the Saugus Senior Center and often times volunteered at the First Congregational Church in Chelsea. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Barbara is the devoted mother of Edward Noseworthy, Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Revere, Diane Greenwell and her husband James of Gilford, NH. Sister of the late George McNeil and Bertha Toce. Beloved grandmother of 6 grandchildren, Carole Rocha and her husband Brian, Kim Misci and her husband Bryan, Edward Noseworthy III, Barbara Greenwell and her life partner Michael Rutherford, Susan Clark and her husband Scott, Julie Phipps, 9 great grandchildren, Madison, Reileigh, Reese and Gavin Clark, James and Robert Phipps, Evan and Aubrey Rocha and Miles Misci. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.