Isabelle M. Barra

BARRA, Isabelle M. “Nonny” age 95, of Braintree, formerly  of Quincy, died Sunday, May 6 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Braintree, peacefully surrounded by the love, comfort and care of her family and Hospice.  

Isabelle was born during the depression and survived as did many of those hearty people of that era.  She married Gus Barra during the mid 40’s and went on to lead a wonderful and prosperous life.   Originally from Dorchester they moved to Quincy and spent the rest of their lives there.  

She was blessed with two daughters, Kathleen McAndrew, Denise Barra and one son William Barra and his wife Eileen.   

She leaves behind her only grandson, Mark Tolini, his wife Elizabeth and her two wonderful, great grandchildren Marissa and Kyle who were dearly loved. 

Isabelle loved crocheting, painting, and just about any kind of craft she could master.  She spent many years crocheting baby afghans for the Project Linus Foundation.  She volunteered for several years at a Pre School in Quincy and enjoyed being around children.   

Her husband died in 1982 and she stayed in her home by herself until she turned 93.   In her North Quincy Neighborhood she was known as the pool lady and summers kept her busy with children and friends enjoying that pool.  Although she did not care for swimming she spent many years tending to the pool, even when she was in her early 90’s.  

Family wishes to thank the many aides and managers at Sunrise Assisted Living in Braintree and her dedicated aide Marcia  who has been with her for several years.  

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., QUINCY at 10 AM. There are no visiting hours.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Isabelle’s memory to Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton Hospital, Milton Ma.