Barbara was born February 19, 1947 in West Warren, MA to the late Robert Dulude Sr. and Frances Argiro. She graduated and attended Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, MA and was employed by MassMutual before retiring in 2010. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She will be remembered for going from a struggling single mother to successful Director for MassMutual.
In addition to her husband David Moran, she is survived by her son Matthew Jerr and his wife Penny of South Windsor, CT, step children David Moran, Kim Moran, Duke Moran, Cheryl and her husband Ronald Pahl, brother Robert Dulude Jr. and his wife Sharon, brother Lewis Podgorski, sister Patsy Dulude, 6 beloved grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Judith Cook and husband Donald Cook of Hampden, MA.
Calling hours will be held at Sampson’s Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Rd, Springfield, MA on Friday, November 30th, from 9:15am to 10:15am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 27 Somers Rd., Hampden MA. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may also be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory. For tributes, online condolences or directions, please visit www.glastonburyfuneral.com
