Barbara A. Westrich

She was born on Aug. 21, 1946, in Bonavista, New Foundland, daughter of the late Luke and Rita (Doyle) Westcott.

Barb married Michael Westrich on May 22, 1965, in St. John’s, New Foundland. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 2013.

They resided in New Foundland for two months before moving to Rhode Island where her husband continued his career with the U.S. Navy.

They lived in many different locations along the East Coast before they retired and moved to Niagara in 1986.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Barb was a caregiver and a spit-fire. She was devoted, selfless, loving, and a strong, brave person. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved having her coffee, but most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons, Paul Michael (Tricia Lynn) Westrich of Niagara, Dale Jacob (Margaret Mary) Westrich of Verona, Wis., Anthony George (Rhoda Austria) Westrich of North Smithfield, R.I.; two daughters, Janet Margaret (Guy Edward) DeCremer of Niagara, Sarah Elizabeth Westrich of Pryor Lake, Minn.; 14 grandchildren, Joshua (Ariel), Justine, Autumn, Amber (Michael), Christopher (Sarah), Jeremy, Alyssa, Ashley, Alexis, Jake, Tyler, Tristan, Aurora and Talia; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband Michael, Barbara was preceded in death by one son, Theodore “Ted” Westrich; one grandson, Zachary DeCremer; two brothers, Wally and Frank Westcott; two sisters, Annie Bingle and Shirley Barrington; and her father and mother-in-law Henry and Helen Westrich.

Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Rev. Fr. Michael Lightner will officiate. Burial will be in Niagara Cemetery.

A memorial will be established in Barb’s memory.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Barb’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Crematory, Niagara Chapel, to honor Barb’s legacy of life.