MAHER, MALLORY JANE 28 - passed away due to a drug overdose on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, hours after her birthday. A high school honor student, Mallory was beautiful, young, and had all the potential in the world; and she had a drug addiction. Her life up until 9 years ago was filled with her love of acting, drum corps, drill team, music, singing, renaissance fairs, Halloween, holidays, playing cards, reading, writing poetry, love and laughter. Mallory graduated from Egg Harbor Twp. High School in 2003. She was in the Who's Who of America's High Schools all four years and in the National Honor Society in her senior year. She attended Richard Stockton College for a bit and The National Institute of Massage also for a bit. She leaves behind a Son, Aidan, who she loved dearly; and Her Mother Debbie, who was there for her through the good and the bad. Standing close by was her Mom #2 Cindie, who loved Mallory like her own. She also leaves her Father Steve Maher and Grandmother Jane Maher of Indiana, and her Grandfather Joseph Connell of Florida. She was also loved by her Aunt Mary, Uncle Bobby, Aunt Ellie, Uncle Mike, Aunt Rose, Uncle Ken, and Uncle Jim. She will be missed by her cousins RJ, Brent, Alex, Sean, Joe, Ellie, Zachary, Lauren, and Kenny. She was welcomed into heaven by her Grandfather Thomas Maher, her Grand-mother, Eleanor Connell, her Aunts Patti Connell and Nancy Connell Prepsel, and her Uncle Billy and Uncle Craig. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, February 3, 1-3 PM, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where reflections will be shared at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Mallory's name to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 5358, Atlantic City, NJ 08404. Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.
Mallory you were a light in this dark world. I will never ever forget the laughs we had together in Highschool chorus and our trips together to the renaissance fair. Your personality and smile were the best. I think of you often and am especially reminded of you today every year. RIP angel
Nicole
Nicole T
January 22, 2023 | E.H.T, NJ | Friend
Oh Mallory, 10 years tomorrow. You would be 38 years old tomorrow. Aidan will be 18 this month. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, miss you, want a redo. People say the pain will become more bearable. I am still waiting for that to happen. You are missed every day. By me and by Aidan. We love you. Mom
Deborah Maher
January 21, 2023 | Mays Landing, NJ
Oh Mallory, why does the time fly but the pain remain so deep? 8 years has flown by, yet I still look for you. I see you sometimes in crowds, in stores, in a passing car...a blonde with a ponytail but it' s obviously not you. For a second it is. Maybe that is a blessing,maybe not. Grandpa died June 1st. I was on the phone with him when he was within moments of his death. His breathing was shallow, he was making low noises,basically muttering words when he loudly,clearly said "Mallory". I know...
Debbie maher
January 25, 2021 | Mays Landing, NJ | Family
I reference Mallorys obituary often. It was the 1st time I had seen a parent have the strength to identify that their child had passed by addiction. Continued prayers to the family as we continue to fight the battle.
Ted Khoury
January 25, 2020 | Linwood, NJ | Friend
Hi Mo - it is 6 years today. Aidan and I miss you more than I know how to put into words. Every day brings me different memories and more awareness of your beauty and kindness. Really miss you humor too. It is hard here without you. We miss you and love you, Love Mom and Aidan
Debbie Maher
January 22, 2019 | Mays Landing, NJ | Mother
Hello my love, Another Christmas without you. I gave Aidan a blanket that reminds us both of your "celestial" blanket that you took everywhere with you. He loves it and he has only had great dreams since I gave it to him. He misses you so much. So do I. I think of you every day. Love you Always, Mom
December 27, 2017
Hi Mal, I still think of you everyday. I still have our pics from our teenage years. The time before addiction took over. The time when laughter and happiness came from the simple pleasures. The time when you and your mom helped me dye my hair red, every Halloween, the massive amounts of pictures of Marilyn Monroe in your house. Oh how she reminds me of you and your adoring mom. I needed to pop in and see what people have said over the past two years and it's amazing how your legacy is...
Kate
March 03, 2016 | Ventnor, NJ
God bless
February 21, 2016
I met Mallory months before her death. We lived in a boarding house together and the drug scene was picking up heavily at that time in that area. I watched people like Mallory and my younger sister struggle to gain control of themselves and it taught me the real stigma associated with addiction. It doesn't discriminate, it doesn't just pick the 'scum of the earth' people. Addiction grips beautifully sad individuals who just want to be themselves. Mallory and I lost contact after she...
Victoria
August 13, 2015