Barbara J. Greeley
June 24, 1934 ~ July 22, 2015
PORTLAND Barbara J. (Dyer) Greeley, 81, formerly of Stevens Ave., died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Monarch Center in Saco. Born in Portland on June 24, 1934, Barbara was the daughter of the late Sumner and Lenora (Collins) Dyer. She graduated from Deering High School class of 1952, and attended Casco Bay College and Westbrook College. Barbara married Martin J. Greeley on July 3, 1954. Together, they made their home on Stevens Avenue where they raised 6 children. Barbara was employed as a Commercial Loan Officer with Peoples Heritage Bank in Portland for over 20 years, retiring in 1996. She was a longtime communicant and of St. Patricks Church where she was a member of the church choir. She wasa member of the Red Hat Society, andsecretary of the Irish American Club. Above all else, Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and nana. Her greatest joys in life were when she was spending time with her family. Barbara is predeceased by her beloved husband of 32 years, Martin J. Greeley and her sister, Arlene Baker. She is survived by her loving children, Martin T. Greeley and wife Ellen of Goffstown, NH, Joseph Greeley and wife Jennifer Zorn of South Portland, Kathryn Prescott and husband Paul of Frederick, MD, Dan Greeley of Cumberland, Theresa Greeley of Dayton, and Michael Greeley and wife Susan of Salem, NH. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and brothers Ronald C. Dyer and wife Kathy of Gray, and David Dyer of Gray. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 4-7PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:15AM followed by a 9AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Burial to follow at New Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Barbaras memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Beacon Hospice, 54 Atlantic Place, Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106.
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Michael and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom as such a sweet and kind lady. Thinking of you with sympathyJanet and Jim
– Janet and Jim Holden
Sending my condolences to all family and friends of Barbara. I only got to meet her a select few times, but knowing her daughter has enriched my life in ways that words could never explain. It is through her daughter that I know the kindness, the immeasurable heart and the brilliance and intelligence that she passed on to her children and too all that she touched with her greater than divine human spirit. I wish I could be there with all of you to celebrate her life. I may not be in body but I am in spirit. God Bless, Val
– Valerie Marshall
Barbara was a special Lady and I will always remember her smile. It lit up the room and lightened my heart when I saw it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
– Laura Daigle
Marty and family so sorry to hear about your mother, thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need
– Newt curtis
May the family of Aunt Barbara, remember the good times and fun times that was shared though out the years. I remember my mother (Arline Baker, her sister) telling me stories of the two when they were younger. They are together again and the stories will start again for both of them. Jane Heinan (Baker)
– Jane Heinan