McKinstry, Barbara F., 87 of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away November 16, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born August 5, 1932 in Ayer, Massachusetts. Barbara was one of ten children and was preceded in death by her partner James Perone. She was a loving mother of her six children, Judy McCroy & her husband Richard, Nancie DeBel & her husband Jacob, Richard McKinstry & his wife Joleen, Shirley Barberena & her husband Nelson, Robert McKinstry & his wife Laurie, and Lisa Vela. She is survived by her eighteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.
Barbara lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends, joking with family and spending time with the children in her life that she held so dear.
A private memorial service will be held for family. Arrangements by Cremation Society of New Jersey – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.