Barbara L (Greaves) McElman

Barbara Louise (Greaves) McElman 87 of Marlborough died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Beaumont Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Pauline H. (Durham) Greaves.

She graduated from Waltham High School, Class of ‘55

Barbara is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald C. McElman, whom she married in September, 1957, her 2 sons Douglas G. McElman and his wife Nancy of Marlborough, Dave C. McElman of Framingham, 2 grandchildren, Justin and his wife Emily, Kaylee, 5 great grandchildren, Bella, Paisley, Jack, Kennedy and Ace and a sister Claire Casperson of Danvers.

She was predeceased by her son Stephen McElman in 1990 and a sister Ruth Eaton and her husband Edward as well as her brother-in-law Maurice Casperson

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 5-7 pm in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough MA.

A Funeral Service will be Celebrated on Thursday, November 7, at 11 am in the First Church Marlborough Congregational, 37 High St., Marlborough, MA.

Following cremation a private burial will be held at a later date.

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