Longtime Worcester resident and native Maureen Farrey, 68, died peacefully in her sleep Dec. 20, 2012, at her home.
Youngest of four children, she was the daughter of Thomas and Louise Leonard Farrey. She was a graduate of Ascension High School and Anna Maria College, with a Master's degree from Worcester State College.
After a 38 year teaching career, she retired one and half years ago from West Street Elementary School in Southbridge, where she'd taught reading for the last 35 years.
She was a longtime member of the former Ascension Church and was a member of St. John's Church.
She was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Worcester, a longtime active committee member for Worcester's annual Irish parade, and a member of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts, the International Reading Association and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, Geraldine Smith, Thomas Bernard Farrey Jr. and Leonard Farrey. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Farrey and Margaret Farrey, nine nieces and nephews, and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
A devoted teacher and lifelong learner, Maureen had a special love for all things Irish and a passion for researching family genealogy. She was a loyal and generous friend to her church, her family and her friends, and she will be dearly missed by all.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Monday, December 24 from the funeral home with the celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Committee, P.O. Box 20708, Worcester 01602.
Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2012
Youngest of four children, she was the daughter of Thomas and Louise Leonard Farrey. She was a graduate of Ascension High School and Anna Maria College, with a Master's degree from Worcester State College.
After a 38 year teaching career, she retired one and half years ago from West Street Elementary School in Southbridge, where she'd taught reading for the last 35 years.
She was a longtime member of the former Ascension Church and was a member of St. John's Church.
She was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Worcester, a longtime active committee member for Worcester's annual Irish parade, and a member of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts, the International Reading Association and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, Geraldine Smith, Thomas Bernard Farrey Jr. and Leonard Farrey. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Farrey and Margaret Farrey, nine nieces and nephews, and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
A devoted teacher and lifelong learner, Maureen had a special love for all things Irish and a passion for researching family genealogy. She was a loyal and generous friend to her church, her family and her friends, and she will be dearly missed by all.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Monday, December 24 from the funeral home with the celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Committee, P.O. Box 20708, Worcester 01602.
Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2012
Longtime Worcester resident and native Maureen Farrey, 68, died peacefully in her sleep Dec. 20, 2012, at her home.
Youngest of four children, she was the daughter of Thomas and Louise Leonard Farrey. She was a graduate of Ascension High School and Anna Maria College, with a Master's degree from Worcester State College.
After a 38 year teaching career, she retired one and half years ago from West Street Elementary School in Southbridge, where she'd taught reading for the last 35 years.
She was a longtime member of the former Ascension Church and was a member of St. John's Church.
She was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Worcester, a longtime active committee member for Worcester's annual Irish parade, and a member of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts, the International Reading Association and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, Geraldine Smith, Thomas Bernard Farrey Jr. and Leonard Farrey. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Farrey and Margaret Farrey, nine nieces and nephews, and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
A devoted teacher and lifelong learner, Maureen had a special love for all things Irish and a passion for researching family genealogy. She was a loyal and generous friend to her church, her family and her friends, and she will be dearly missed by all.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Monday, December 24 from the funeral home with the celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Committee, P.O. Box 20708, Worcester 01602.
Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2012
Youngest of four children, she was the daughter of Thomas and Louise Leonard Farrey. She was a graduate of Ascension High School and Anna Maria College, with a Master's degree from Worcester State College.
After a 38 year teaching career, she retired one and half years ago from West Street Elementary School in Southbridge, where she'd taught reading for the last 35 years.
She was a longtime member of the former Ascension Church and was a member of St. John's Church.
She was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Worcester, a longtime active committee member for Worcester's annual Irish parade, and a member of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts, the International Reading Association and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, Geraldine Smith, Thomas Bernard Farrey Jr. and Leonard Farrey. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Farrey and Margaret Farrey, nine nieces and nephews, and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
A devoted teacher and lifelong learner, Maureen had a special love for all things Irish and a passion for researching family genealogy. She was a loyal and generous friend to her church, her family and her friends, and she will be dearly missed by all.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Monday, December 24 from the funeral home with the celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Committee, P.O. Box 20708, Worcester 01602.
Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2012
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