Loved traveling to visit her grandchildren
Published April 29, 2020
WOBURN — Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Silk, 83, passed away at Care One Nursing Home in Wilmington from complications due to coronavirus on Friday, April 17, 2020.
Bobbie was born in Cambridge on July 8, 1936 to the late Thomas and Annie Bakey of Somerville. She is survived by her husband John Brendan Silk. Her children Thomas Silk, Maryanne Manozzi, Kathleen Sandoz, Jack Silk and Michael Silk also survive her. She is also survived by her siblings Thomas “Buddy” Bakey, Jack Bakey and Frank Bakey. Thirteen grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends also survive her. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of the New England Telephone Company. She loved to travel with her husband throughout the country to visit her grandchildren.
Bobbie was cherished and will be truly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and an all-around amazing human being. Her infectious smile and laughter made her a genuine pleasure to be around.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Care One Nursing Home, Wilmington.
