Barbara McCormack, age 83, passed away at home on April 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on December 19, 1940 to the late Thomas and Margaret (Oates) Barrett. On August 19, 1961, she married the love of her life John McCormack. They had been happily married for 62 ½ years. John survives at home.

Barbara retired in 2002 from the Dutchess County's Comptroller's office after 26 years of service.

Barbara was an outgoing, extroverted and funny woman who had an infectious smile. She was well liked by everyone she met, and much loved by all her family and friends. She loved dancing wherever she could, and doing Zumba and other exercise at the Senior Center in Wappingers Falls. She loved to sing, work in her garden, and take trips to the beach. She absolutely loved the ocean.

In addition to her loving husband John, Barbara is survived by her children: Eileen Mandigo, John P. McCormack and his wife Maureen, and Brenda Lane; her grandchildren: Laura Kumor and her husband David, Amy Tierney, Ryan Lane and Christopher Lane; her great-grandchildren: Oakley and Mason; her sister Jeannie Cullen; and her cousin Karin Laeben; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sisters Patricia Donohue and Judith Smith.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday April 14th, 2024 from 11-2 pm, with a funeral service taking place at 1:30 pm, at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. 895 Route 82 Hopewell Junction.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara's memory to Hudson Valley Hospice www.hvhospice.org