Barbara Sandonato

Sandonato, Barbara (Middendorf) of Weymouth, died August 25, 2023, at South Shore Hospital. She was 85.

Born in Boston in 1938, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (D’Amico) Middendorf.

Barabara was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, nana and best friend. Her Cape house created many cherished memories filled with love and happy times with family and friends. Her laugh, smile and grace will live within us forever.

Cherished wife of James Sandonato. Loving mother to Paula Farrell and her husband Michael of S. Weymouth, Joanne Whalen of S. Weymouth, Lynne Rumble and her husband Steve of S. Weymouth, and Sharon Sandonato of Abington. Best nana ever to Taylor and her husband Eric of Quincy, Sean and his wife Christine of New Jersey, Corey and her husband Ben of Easton, Eric of S. Weymouth, Troy of S. Weymouth, Hannah of Quincy, and Paige of South Boston. Great Nana to Tatum and Ella. Beloved sister of Maureen Rowell and her husband Don of Middleboro and sister-in-law to Maryann McMahon of Quincy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family on Thursday, September 7, 2023, during visiting hours of 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, with a 12:00 PM funeral service at McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main St., South Weymouth (Rt. 18 opp. South Shore Hospital). Burial at Village Cemetery, Weymouth to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.