Margaret Rose “Babe” Moran passed away at 90 years old on December 7, 2024, at Fairview Hospital. Her children, grandchildren, sister, extended family, and amazing Fairview Hospital staff surrounded her with loving care.
Margaret was born on January 29, 1934, and was raised in Great Barrington by the late George and Eva McGuire. Margaret graduated from Searles High School and continued her education at St. Lukes College to become a dedicated registered nurse. She created wonderful friendships there that have lasted her entire life. She often took vacations and traveled with the “St. Luke’s ladies” until late into her life.
Margaret met the late John E. Moran in high school, and they quickly became “high school sweethearts” and were the King and Queen of their prom. They were married on July 19, 1958, and went on to create a family of six children, and Margaret spent much of her life as a wonderful stay-at-home mom. She became a single mother after the sudden passing of her beloved husband John Moran in 1976. She dedicated her life to her children. Margaret moved back to Great Barrington in 1983 after her youngest twins graduated from high school in New Jersey and returned to work at Fairview Hospital for the next 25 years. She was very involved in St. Peters Catholic Church in Great Barrington and was a member of the Thursday night group and assisted in many ways.
Margaret enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends to places like Italy, Ireland, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. She was always a part of family summer vacations to Cape Cod and the Jersey shore with her children and grandchildren. She adored her children and family and was a precious part of the lives of her six children, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She will be profoundly missed by all of them.
The family invites you to calling hours, from 1 to 3 p.m., on Sunday December 15, at Birches-Roy Funeral Home, 33 South St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. There will be a memorial Mass at 10 a.m., on Monday, December 16, at St. Peters Church, 213 Main St., Great Barrington, MA. The burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery, Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA. Margaret’s family welcomes all guests to join them for a reception to celebrate Margaret’s life following the burial. The reception will be held at Crissey Farm, 426 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA.
Those who wish to remember Margaret in a special way may make a donation to St. Luke’s Alumni Assoc. or St. Peters Church building fund. Condolences may be made through the funeral home’s website.
