Barbara R. Moran

SCARBOROUGH - Barbara R. Moran, 84, died peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014 following a long illness, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born in Biddeford, Maine on October 26, 1929 the daughter of Leon and Sarah J. Healey Lamb. She attended Biddeford schools, graduating from St. Andre's School where she was class president all four years. She furthered her education by attending Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. On November 10, 1951 she married Richard C. Moran at St. Andre's in Biddeford. Together they made their home and raised their family in Westbrook. Barbara worked for several years at Mercy Hospital as a surgical nurse before becoming a full time stay at home mother, raising her six children. She was very active in all aspects of her children and grandchildren's school events, never missing a sporting event or extracurricular activity. In her spare time she volunteered at Calvary Cemetery Office or the local libraries. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. Her greatest love was the time she spent surrounded by her family. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Richard C. Moran in 2011, a son Martin Moran in 2009, two sister's Ellen Lozier and Mildred Ribaudo, and three brothers Leon, Laurent and Carlton Lamb. She is survived by three daughters Janna Vanier of Farmington, Susan and her husband Joe Martin of Burnt Hills, NY, Carol Moran of Yarmouth; two sons Robert Moran and his companion Brenda Hall of South Portland and Richard J. Moran and his wife Kimberly of Hampden; nine grandchildren and three great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private family Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Maximilian Catholic Church followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Arrangements were under the direction of Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Those who wish may make contributions in Barbara's memory to the charity of one's choice.Online condolences may be expressed below.