July 31, 1947 – April
25, 2022
Passed peacefully away, while surrounded by her loving
family, on April 25th, 2022 after a short but courageous battle, Mary
Ellen Maher (Barnett), age 74.
Predeceased by her parents John and Ellen Barnett, brothers
John, Pat, Bill, and Joe, sisters Violet and Catherine, her
parents-in-law Marcellus and Lucy Maher, sisters-in law Elizabeth,
Marcella and Doris.
Mourning her loss while celebrating her life is her husband
and best friend of 55 years, Jack, her loving children Jerry
(Annemarie), Jackie, Lucille (Danny), Craig and Melanie (Tom). Left
with cherished memories are her precious grandchildren, Taylor
& Kyle, Isabella, Allison & Kristen, Katelyn,
Cale, Jack, & Elyse, and Ethan &
Luke.
Also mourning her loss are her sister Angela, her
sisters-in-law Irene and Louise, Jack’s family: Frank
(Rita), Eleanor (Bill), Theresa (Eugene), Marilu (Gary), Ken (Judy),
brother-in-law Ambrose (Mary), and a large circle of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Mary was the most kind, loving and gentle wife, mother and
grandmother. Her family was her world and she treasured each and every
one of us.
Special thanks to the staff of 4 South A, Health Sciences
Center and the Placentia Health Center for all of their kindness and
care.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher’s Funeral Home,
Placentia.
Visitation information will be updated once it is
available. Mass of Christian Burial to take place 10:30am on Thursday,
April 28th at Holy Rosary Church,
Freshwater.
“In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our
hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Ellen Maher nee Barnett 1947 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Placentia, Province: T-N