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Barbara DeLacey Obituary

DeLacey, Barbara "Bootsie" (nee McIntyre); Loving mother of Denise DeLacey, Daun Defazio, Mark (Karen) DeLacey, and Scot (Mandy) DeLacey; Proud grandma of Cara (Joseph) Tomasek, Anthony and Lacey Defazio, Ryan, Darren, Kyle, Shauna and Demi DeLacey; Great-grandma of Owen and Connor; Dear sister of Dolores (Paul) Pater, the late brothers, Alfred, Donald, Kenneth, Patrick, and Martin McIntyre; Fond aunt and great-aunt to many. Bootsie had a love for life, humor, painting, and chocolate. Special thanks to Palos Hospice and a hug out to Lucy. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Linus Church, 10300 Lawler Ave, Oak Lawn. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info 708-422-2700.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2013.
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Denise, Daun, Mark & Scot, I was so sorry to read of your mom's passing. We had lost touch over the years and you always think there is time to catch up. Funny I have been thinking about her lately and here I see it on facebook by accident her passing. She was a wonderful person who loved her family very much. I guess you could say we all grew up together! Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Love Marilyn Bertocchi Hoffman

Marilyn Hoffman

February 22, 2013

I miss You!

daun defazio

February 16, 2013

A candle. In your memory. Love, Roz

Carole Foland

February 15, 2013

A candle. In your memory. Love, Roz

Carole Foland

February 15, 2013

Carole Foland

February 15, 2013

My dearest friend since childhood, we shared a lifetime of laughter and as I cherish these memories every day I will look up at you and blow you a kiss. Love your bestest friend,

Patsy Comerford

February 12, 2013

I will always remember our teenage years, our having children together. Our fun times. Holding each other up when we were down. But mostly the laughing till we couldn't laugh anymore. But to know that you are in arms of our Lord, gives me peace. Love. ROZ.

Carole. Rosalyn Clark-Foland

February 12, 2013

You may be Bootsie to many however you are my MOTHER I chant and think about you daily as well as visiting you.It has only been 7 days since I last saw you and your voice is so missed.You will always remain in my heart and prayers.Your SPIRIT may contact me anytime because I need YOU.LOVE/RESPECT, YOUR OLDEST ( The candle is lit )

Denise DeLacey

February 8, 2013

So sorry to hear about Barb... What a sweetheart...

My Condolences to the entire family...

Tom Uhlich

February 5, 2013

The Mass has been given, the early prayers have been prayed, and the eulogies have been read. It is now the time I reflect about my relationship, a friendship I cherish, with Barbara. She was a friend to me when I needed one. I was grieving and she helped me through. From Blues Clubs, to festivals, to concerts; from art exhibits, to art lectures, to art classes; from "dives" to fine dining establishments, from adventurous trips to quiet Sunday Mass; they are all memories I have of Barbara. As long as I live, Barbara will be a part of me. I will miss her.

Nancy Norville

February 3, 2013

I knew Barbara thru Angela Abbate Evensen many years ago. My condolences to her family; she was one heck of a gal.

February 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

EG

January 31, 2013

My heartfelt condolences go out to Denise, Daun, Mark, Scot, Aunt Dolores and the rest of the family. I enjoyed exchanging e-mails with Aunt Bootsie over the years and was glad to be able to see her in 2009. May she rest in peace.

Connie Duncan

January 31, 2013

She was loved by many and will be missed by many and especially me. RIP my dear friend.

Angela Evensen

January 31, 2013

Mother Dear so Young and Beautiful, I miss you with all my heart and soul. Thank you for everything especialy the Compassion you taught me! I will think about you daily. I will miss your laugh! I will see you again! xxoo

Daun Defazio

January 31, 2013

"Bootsie", May you now rest in peace and be with GOD throughout eternity.

Gary Smith

January 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I will miss her laugh and the great times we had together. May she rest in peace.

Gary Smith

January 31, 2013

Sorry to hear of "Bootsie" passing. A classmate of hers from St. Raphael Grammer school, Class of 1952.

Bernard Streit

January 31, 2013

Sympathy to the entire family for the loss of a beautiful person. Bootsie had a way of making you feel the joy she had for life, and also her deep love for her family. She will be missed and remembered fondly.

Sandie Rogers

Sandra Rogers

January 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Mark & Tracy Simmons

January 30, 2013

So very sorry for your loss...may you all remember the happy times as well as the sad, as they are all memories to cherish and hold dear to your hearts. Praying for the entire family, and sending special hugs to my dearest and forever friend, Denice!!

Jeri Fortier

January 30, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that God has given us a hope that we can see our loved ones again in the Bible.

T. P.

January 30, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Much love, Babara

Barbara Pool

January 30, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and condolences to you and your family

Chet Fisher

January 30, 2013

You were and always will be my inspiration to laugh and enjoy life to the fullest.xoxo

NormaJean Martinez

January 30, 2013

Our sympathy to the Delacey family.

Sean & Margie Hackett

January 30, 2013

Bootsie, There was no way to get enough of your LAUGH! I can hear it as I sit here thinking about you. Maybe you have seen my mom? You changed the lives of many. Way to have it your way. Miss you Boots. Blow down some kisses to your kids, they will find it hard to be without you.

Leslie

January 30, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person.

Jamie Dworkin

January 30, 2013

OMG TO BARBARA HOW MUCH FUN I HAD DOING YOUR NAILS & AND YOU BEING DENISE'S MOM ALL THE FUN TALKS WE HAD ESPECIALLY YOUR ADVICE ABOUT THE RED TEDDY HOPE YOU ARE LAUGHING IN HEAVEN AS WE MISS YOU HERE ON EARTH LOVE YOU LOTS LOVE BREDA

January 29, 2013

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