Maureen Church

1932 - 2016

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Biega's Funeral Home - Middletown

3 Silver Street

Middletown, Connecticut

Maureen Church Obituary



Maureen (O'Shea) Church, 84, of Middletown wife of the late Robert Church, died peacefully on Monday June 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ireland, daughter of Cornelius and Catherine (Mahoney) O'Shea and came to the U.S. when she was 17 years old. Maureen was called Mimi by her grandchildren and the countless other children she cared for over the years. She loved watching her children play baseball and was an avid Red Sox fan. Maureen is survived by her sons, Clifford Church and his wife Suzie of Old Wethersfield, Robert Church and his wife Kathy of Haddam, Kenneth Church and his wife Theresa of Rockford, IL, David Church of Middletown; daughters, Cathy Grillo and her husband Chick of Moodus, Kelly Rak and her husband Andrew of Middletown; sister Katherine Doonan of Dublin, Ireland; seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Katie, Matthew, Megan, Chelsea, Austin and Maxwell; as well as her nephew Paul Doonan. Maureen's family is grateful for the care and compassion given to her by the staff of Middlesex Hospice and are very thankful for her 24 hour caregiver Heather Rowe. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the State Veterans Cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Middlesex Hospice c/o Department of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 22, 2016.
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My deepest sympathy on ye re loss from her nephew colin o shea and family in kerry nephew martin.nieces emer x gearldine o shea.may she rest in peace

colin o shea

August 21, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. ~1 Peter 5:6, 7

July 3, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers

Chet and shelley Maura

June 25, 2016

To the greatest second Mom and family anyone could ask for. You will be missed. May the love of friends/family carry you through your grief.

Lisa & David Frantz

June 24, 2016

Kelly My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Peace be with you.

Joanne Massey

June 24, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Sending prayers. Donald and Sherron Brown Crimora, VA.

Sherron Brown

June 23, 2016

Deepest sympathy to the church family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary & Michele Gowac, Moodus

June 23, 2016

Our deepest sadness and condolences for Maureen, our sister and aunt. Kathleen, Conor and Michelle Doonan

June 23, 2016

To The Church family,
My deepest condolences to you all may you all have peace in knowing your Mother and grandmother is now with her beloved husband. I pray comfort and peace as you go through your time of mourning.

Jody Bonaiuto-Jones

June 22, 2016

God bless...

Paul & Carol Ann Peloquin

June 22, 2016

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