Barbara Bush

February 11, 1928 - May 15, 2016

Barbara Louise (Leahy) Bush, 88 of Hudson, NH, died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her residence in Hudson.  She was born February 11, 1928 in Dorchester, MA, daughter of the late William F. and Gertrude (Kral) Leahy. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred J. Bush, in 1995. She was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Leahy.  Barbara married the love of her life, Fred, in 1951. At the time, she was a telephone operator with the phone company. She soon left that position to loving raise her family. She was a devoted mother, a wonderful cook, and a great homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and solving crossword puzzles. Her children will always remember her for lovingly putting them first and caring for them right through her final years.   Her family includes two sons; Fred William Bush of Nashua, Robert A. Bush of Hudson, one daughter; Louise Cox and her husband William of Buford, GA, Five grandchildren; Carol Louise Cox of Suwanee, GA, Michael W. Cox and his wife Katrina of Sugar Hill, GA, Julian Robert Bush of Nashua, Patrick Foley of Hudson, Brian Foley of Derry, as well as six great grandchildren; Callista, Declan, Catriona, Tiffanie, Annabelle Marcia, and Braeden.  Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 17th from 5pm-8pm in the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 50 FERRY ST. IN HUDSON. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at 11am in Bourne National Veterans Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA. All may meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Barbara’s loving memory to Disabled American Veterans, PO BOX 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or Hope For NH Recovery 140 Central Street, Manchester, NH 03103.