Barbara Ireland Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Barbara Ireland of Hingham, Massachusetts is shared. Barbara, born on November 21, 1936 in Nutley, New Jersey, passed away on October 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ireland to pay them a last tribute.
Barbara will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Barbara by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Barbara is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Barbara’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her husband James R. Ireland; her parents, Sanford L. Smith and Koradine Smith (Lewis); and her brother Sanford Smith, Jr.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, close cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home (809 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190). A burial will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 12:30 PM at the East Ridgelawn Cemetery (255 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07014).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity that Barbara supported for so many years, the Resident Care Fund of Linden Ponds, Attn.
