Southbridge: Barbara A. (Lavallee) Dargie, 94, of Crestview Dr., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 20 ^th , in her home after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Worcester the daughter of Ladislaus G. and Anna Ellena (Heffernan) Lavallee.

Her husband, Robert E. Dargie, passed away in 1995.  She leaves her daughter and caregiver Patricia A. Dargie of Southbridge; two sons, Michael R. Dargie and his wife Denise of Southbridge and Peter J. Dargie, MD and his wife Michele of Hermon, NY, her seven grandchildren; Hilary McCarthy, Christopher Dargie, Nathan Dargie, Ann Gladd, Elisabeth Himes, Robert Dargie and Amanda Dargie; and 9 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her brother, Robert G. Lavallee.

Barbara graduated from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Boston in 1947.  She worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Ernest Borsari, Dr. Thomas Boccia and for the Town of Southbridge Board of Health. Barbara was a member of St. Mary's Parish (now St. John Paul II Parish) in Southbridge and after retirement she volunteered as the parish's Coordinator of Christian Medical Services.  She was a member of the Harrington Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Southbridge Women's Club.  Barbara was an avid golf enthusiast and was a past president of the Heritage Country Club, Ladies League.  Her whole life was dedicated to her family and especially loved gatherings with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral Mass for Barbara will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 ^th , at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.