"I worked with Barbara her entire time at Holy Redeemer We were close friends then and have remained friends ever since. I will miss her.. My sympathy to Don. Carolyn Dales"
In loving memory of
Barbara A. McAleer
November 9, 1936 - May 22, 2021
Barbara Townsend McAleer, of Maple Glen, passed away on Saturday May 22, 2021 at the age of 84.
Born in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Townsend.
Beloved wife to Dr. Donald McGuigan for 5 years. They resided at Gwynedd Estates in Springhouse. Her first husband, Frank McAleer, predeceased her in 2013. They were married for 52 years.
Barbara was an active parishioner at St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Glen. She is survived by her three children Brian McAleer and his wife Carlene of Horsham, PA, Michelle Dobson and her husband Robert of Carlsbad, CA, and Sue Devlin and her husband John of Alameda, CA. Barbara was a loving grandmother to Samantha, Kerri, Craig, Brianna, Caila and Morgan and great grandchild Grant.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 33 Conwell Dr. Maple Glen, PA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Charles F. Kreig, CM as Celebrant. Interment will be private.
Remembrances in her name to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) www.mymsaa.org. Include card recipient email SueMcDev@comcast.net. Or donations to Daylesford Abbey, 220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA. 19301, https://daylesford.org/support-daylesford-abbey/ would be appreciated. Please have donations included in the memo line: In Memory of Barbara McAleer
Tributes and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Funeral Mass of Barbara McAleer Friday, June 4th 2021 from Saint Alphonsus Parish on Vimeo.
Tributes
"A life long friend - she has helped me in my personal growth for the last few years. Both Barb and Frank were so much fun: but the lady of the house was the most !!! Classy, smart, pretty, funny and ease to talk to. My prayers go to Don- will have a coffee and prayer with you soon ^^^Andrea Trout."
"An intelligent, wise, gracious and beautiful lady with a great sense of humor. Her legacy lives on through her family. Loretta & Barry Dahlen"
"An intelligent, wise, gracious and beautiful lady with a great sense of humor. Her legacy lives on through her family. Barry & Loretta Dahlen"