April 3, 2013
Springston, Barbara J.
Barbara Jean (Ollis) Springston, a resident of Bellingham for 42 years, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Milford Hospital in Milford, Massachusetts. She was 68. Barbara was born February 4, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three daughters of Mathias I. and Ruth M. Creed) Ollis. She grew up in Roslindale, graduated from Roslindale High School, and attended Boston State College. Barabara was an interior designer who ran her own shop, the Medfield Fabric Shop, for ten years before working for the Fabric Place i Framingham for 17 years until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, knitting, stained glass, and her dog peneuche. Barbara is survived by her husband, Jackson A. Springston Jr; her daughter, Kimberly A. Springston of Bellingham; her three sons, Tom, Robert A., and his wife Traci Springston, and Christopher M., and his wife Lisa , all of Bellingham; her two sisters, Elisabeth R. Ollis of West Roxbury, and Christine M, Ollis of Dedham; and her four grandchildren, Andrew M., Matthew C., Daniel G. and Jonathan R. Springston. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, April 4th from 4 to 8 PM a the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home Friday at 8 AM and proceed to St. Susanna’s Church, 262 Needham Street, Dedham for her Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o clock. Burial will be in the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery in West Roxbury. Donations in Barbara’s memory to Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation, 14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757 would be appreciated.
Comments(6)
Barbara had a great influence on my life. She modeled what a Mother should be. She was strong, rational, smart, loving, and supportive. I remember many times when Bob and I were caught doing something incredibly stupid how calmly and rationally she handled the situation. She always sat us down and we talked it out. There were times when I deserved to be banned from the house and I never was. I wasn’t her son, but she never refused to allow me to spend the night when I really needed it. She even sat me down to work with Kim on my first financial aid form to make sure I went back to school. I had never experienced anyone like her before. She gave me an entirely different outlook of how a person should behave and treat others. She never failed to amaze me either. I remember walking in one night and finding her installing a dishwasher at about 1AM. She wanted to get it done so she sat down and did it herself. I remember her beautiful shop in Medfield and her amazing talent for creating and design curtains. She was the 1st woman entrepreneur that I ever knew. She bought the 1st Taurus in probably the entire Metro-West and possibly the entire state. She wanted it so she went right out and bought it. She was so independent and such an impressive person. Even in the hospital, after years of not seeing her on a regular basis, I was quickly reminded of the person I had grown to respect and love through her own family. Each of you handled one of the most painful situations exactly as she would have with love, support, and calm rational decisions. She must have been so proud and happy.
I will never forget Barbara.
Jack,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.
Jaye Dupuy
Dear Jack and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Reading Mr. Manning’s entry it’s easy to see just how wonderful a person she was. My deepest condolences Jack.
Bob Casey class of 62″
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Sorry it could not be there tonight, but I just wanted to say, I worked with her for 15 years. She was was my boss than mentor .she was so wise,even when she had to speak to me ; about talking too much. I will never forget our rollerblading class together in Boston. We had such a good time! I will never forget her. Your entire family are in my thoughts & prayers. God bless you all. Kathy.
Jack and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers here in Ohio.
Dearest Jack and family,
Wanted to be there but couldn’t find anyone that could ride with me to Massachusetts. I just wanted to let you and your family know that our deepest sympathies and love are with you. My memories will be filled with Barbara’s beautiful smile and laughter from when we were much younger. She will be missed. My husband, Ronnie, lost his mother in January to COPD, what a horrible disease. Ronnie also sends his love and blessings to your and yours. God Bless you all.
Ronnie and Charlotte Miller