Maura A. Cloherty

Maura A. Cloherty obituary, West Roxbury, MA

Maura A. Cloherty

Maura Cloherty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William J. Gormley Funeral Home on Dec. 22, 2023.

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CLOHERTY, Maura A. Age 81, of West Roxbury and Dedham MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on December 18, 2023. Born on March 4, 1942 in Costelloe, County Galway, Ireland to Thomas Cloherty and Bridget (Larkin) Cloherty. Maura was a long time employee at City of Boston Election Department. She loved dancing, Irish music, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Survived by her devoted children, David Flynn and his wife Eileen of Dedham MA, Elaine Healy and her husband Dennis of Walpole MA, predeceased by Edmond Flynn formerly of West Roxbury MA, Kevin Flynn of Walpole MA, Siobhan Clayton and her husband Wayne of Millis MA, and John Flynn and his wife Sheena of Providence, RI.
Maura also leaves her brother Joseph Cloherty and his wife Ann of Milton MA, and sisters Margaret Walsh of Dorchester MA, Bridget Curtin of Westwood MA, Barbara Quinn and her husband Robert of Marshfield MA, Pauline Davy of Hanover MA, many nieces and nephews and 17 grandchildren.
Visitation, Friday December 29th 9am-11am at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:30 am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For direction and guestbook gormleyfuneral.com.

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December 16, 2024

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June 2, 2024

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May 29, 2024

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Mary Ann Marrero

December 16, 2024

RIP my friend. Forever in my heart. Xo

Madeline Flynn

June 2, 2024

Nana always radiated the most contagious happiness, she lit up a room the moment she stepped in. We all love you and miss you. Fly high Nana

Mary Ann Marrero

May 29, 2024

This is a shock to me. I worked with Maura in the election department. Lately I've been thinking about her and ran across this today. My heart goes out to the family. I loved Maura very much. RIP my friend.
Mary Ann Marrero

Stacy Cullen

December 29, 2023

Joseph Flynn

December 23, 2023

Joseph Flynn

December 23, 2023

Joseph Flynn

December 23, 2023

Joseph Flynn

December 23, 2023

Dancing in uncle Dave´s kitchen on thanksgiving.

Ava Flynn

December 22, 2023

Nana always knew how to make someone smile. Her laugh was contagious, and she will be missed! Look over all of us Nana!!!

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