Barbara A. (Sweeney) Carey of Melrose, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She was 81 years old. Born December 16, 1928 in Medford, a daughter to the late David C. & Ethel (Riley) Sweeney, she was raised in Medford and lived there until 1984. She then moved to Melrose and worked as an Insurance Broker for a few years and finally as an ombudsman with Mystic Valley Elder Services for 5 years. Barbara was proud and set in her ways. She enjoyed walking her dog, reading and the Boston Celtics. She was the loving mother of Susan M. Carey of Lawrence & Richard A. Carey, Jr. & his wife Diane of Hanover. Cherished grandmother of Sue Ellen Carey-Starner & her husband Adam of Wilmington, Mark J. Carey & Eric A. Carey, both of Hanover. Caring sister of Helen Shaw of Chelmsford, Kathleen Smith of Andover & the late David Sweeney & Irene Antonucci. Also survived by her devoted dog & companion "Roxie". A Funeral Mass in her memory will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 7th in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 11:30AM. Family & friends respectfully invited. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Arrangements by The Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. Memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. For directions, obituary or to sign guest book, visit www.gatelyfh.com Visitation: None None