Elizabeth Barwood, 85, of Matawan, passed away Wednesday surrounded by her five children. 

Elizabeth was born and raised in Ireland.  She left school at a young age to care for her mother who was sick.   At the age of 21, Elizabeth emigrated to America.  She settled in the Bronx and briefly worked at Chase Manhattan Bank. It was at the Jaeger House in the Bronx where she would meet the love of her life, Henry.  They married in 1960 and began their life in Jersey City, eventually settling in Holmdel to raise their 5 children. 

Elizabeth loved walking on the beach, collecting seashells and rocks.  She was a devout Catholic and was very active in St. Benedicts Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister.  She was also a wonderful cook and baker and made everything from scratch and was most famous for her Irish scones.

Elizabeth is predeceased by her loving husband Henry J. Barwood Jr., and her sister Mary O’Sullivan.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Catherine Barwood of Seaside, Annette Brennan and her husband Peter of Howell, Roseleen Spalding and her husband Mike of Twinsburg, Ohio, Nancy Barwood of Springfield, and John Barwood of Matawan; her brother Teddy Kennelly of Ireland; her grandchildren Devlin, Justin, Jaime, Erik, Taylor, Arianna, Mya, Sarah, and Jude; her great grandchildren Gianna, Sophia, Devlin and Rhiana; and her beloved puppy Chloe. 

Elizabeth was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was loved by all who knew her.  She will be remembered most for her patience, generosity, kindness and gentle nature.  She always put others before herself.  She will be in our hearts and thoughts forever.

Visitation will be Monday, January 31^st from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel. A mass of Christian burial will be offered Tuesday, February 1^st at 10:00AM at St. Benedicts Roman Catholic Church, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel. A burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the charity of your choice in time, talent or treasure.

To leave a message of condolence or to share a favorite memory please visit Elizabeth’s page at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.

Your Hug Meant the World

Nobody else held me so tight

Or made me feel so right

No one’s eyes shined so bright with love

As my mom, who is now high above.

Tamsen Butler