DYER, Barbara A. (Trickett) "Mumsy" 89, Of Lynn, formerly of Salsbury and Malden, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Dyer, Sr. and beloved mother of Christine Kelly of Pennsylvania, Richard E. Dyer Jr. and his wife, Therese of Lynn, Laura Sienkiewicz Petruzzi of Florida, Barbara Dyer of Everett, Marguerite Mastrocola and her husband, Filippo of Everett and the late Mary Ansley and Anthony Carroll.

Barbara leaves behind her brother, Gerald Trickett of Alabama and was predeceased by the late William and Charles Trickett, Virginia W. Cubetus, Robert J. Trickett, Edith Sansone, John Trickett, Elizabeth Bradford and Joseph Trickett.

Barbara is also lovingly survived by her grandchildren: Frank, Michael, Mark, Adam, Sarah, Jacob, Amanda, Anthony, Madison, Alexander, Corey, Abby and Colin, as well as their spouses, 11 great-grandchildren and many dear nieces and nephews.

Barbara started in the medical field as a home health aid and continued her education to become a professional nurse, all while raising seven children. Barbara dedicated her life to being a caregiver, whether it be helping her own family, or nursing patients across all walks of life. She enjoyed reading, traveling and cleaning, but loved spending time with her family most of all.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  All of Barbara's relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visiting hours on Wednesday May 14, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Avenue, Chelsea.

Her funeral will begin on Thursday, May 15 from the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 A.M. at St. Rose Church, 601 Broadway, Chelsea. Interment at Pinegrove Cemetery in Lynn.

For those who wish, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to The Kaplan Family Hospice House (Care Dimensions) 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923.