Barbara Ann Meehan of Cohasset passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Lazar and Josephine Vangel. Beloved mother of Dawn Pologruto and husband Thomas; Robert Meehan and wife Anna; Jennifer Matthews and husband Brian. Devoted grandmother of John, Thomas, and Josephine Pologruto; Emily and Brooke Matthews. Loving aunt of Charles and Laura, Joseph, and Jeannine Cavallaro and sister-in-law Eileen Cavallaro. Great aunt of Max, Andrew, and Ava Cavallaro.

A graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Boston University, Barbara was steadfastly devoted to her family, especially her three children. She was ever present at the Cohasset Swim Center and Cohasset Sailing Club to support her children in their endeavors. Barbara was a longtime member of the Cohasset PSO and volunteered endlessly at the schools, sports teams, and town activities. Her pride and joy were her five grandchildren. She was warm and caring and touched many lives.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church in Cohasset on Monday, March 14 at 10 AM. Reception to follow at Atlantica, Cohasset.