Barbara L. Mahoney

June 1, 1959 - October 26, 2020

DANVERS- Barbara L. (Jenkins) Mahoney, 61, passed away in her home on October 26, 2020. She was the wife of Fernando Silva with whom she shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Lowell on June 1, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Barbara (Roddy) Jenkins. Barbara received her degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She also attended classes through the Harvard Extension program. Barbara had a career as an executive assistant for many years, most recently with H. P. Hood. Barbara loved dog hiking. She was a member of the North Shore Merry Mutts. She also enjoyed playing Scrabble and traveling both within and outside the United States. In addition to her husband Fernando, she is survived by her son, Jonathan Mahoney and his fiancé Esther Pyon of Oakland, CA, her sisters, Louise Nicolosi of Bremen, ME and Nancy McCamey of Peabody, her nephew and nieces, Matt Buss of Acton, Michelle Anderson of Waltham, Italia Stavrou of Dracut, Deborah Passamonte of Lawrence and grand nieces, Madison and Taylor Buss of Acton. She was predeceased by her brother, Bobby Jenkins. Her funeral services will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Barbara’s name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org