It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara J. (Hughes) Mazzapica shares the news of her passing on January 9, 2021. Barbara was born in Brookline on October 12, 1933, daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby (Leard) Hughes. Loving mother to JoAnne and her husband Bernard McDonald of Sharon, Stephen J. Mazzapica of Ashland and Joseph R. Mazzapica of Hubbardston. Nana to Christopher and his wife Marissa McDonald of New York, Jennifer McDonald of Boston, Michael Mazzapica of Boston and the late Anthony "Tony" Mazzapica of Worcester. Adoring great grandmother to Caitlyn and Ryan McDonald. Sister to Dorothy Burnham of Magnolia and Thomas and his wife Josephine Hughes of Florida. Barbara was an avid reader and movie buff. She loved a good mystery and took great joy in discussing books and films with friends and family. Private internment at Walnut Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital for Children or The Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Out of love and concern for others due to COVID-19, the services will be private.