Maura Kathleen Seymour

Maura Kathleen Seymour passed away peacefully on January 18, just nine days after her 89th birthday. She was born Mary Sullivan in Cork, Ireland, to parents Patrick and Brigid.
She is survived and missed by her sons, Stephen (Doreen) of Menands, NY; Patrick (Catarina) of Wilton, CT; sister Veronica (James) Kingston of Scotland; son-in-law Edward Mitchell of Clearwater, FL; seven grandchildren: Shauna (Salvatore) Trifilio, John Mitchell, Lilla Seymour, Sloan Seymour, Sean Seymour, Maud Seymour, and Margaret Seymour; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, John, and daughter, Cynthia Mitchell.
As a young woman (and the fifth of six children), Maura was known for her strong and spirited personality, always eager to explore and shape her destiny. After emigrating from Ireland to the United States in 1958, she fearlessly forged a trail for her children and grandchildren to follow.
Together with her husband, Maura lived briefly in Alexandria, VA before settling in Rockland, MA for over 40 years. During their time in Rockland, Maura was an active member of the community-a decorated table tennis player with a collection of trophies, a volunteer at the library, and a eucharistic minister at Holy Family Church.
She worked at the E.T. Wright shoe factory in Rockland for 24 years, and tirelessly climbed her way up the corporate ladder from clerk to accounting programmer running Cobalt on an IBM mainframe computer. Her affinity for technology served her well in her career, and even in her golden years, she never failed to impress those around her with her tech savvy.
To those who loved her, Maura will be remembered as a bright light and gentle soul. She took care in everything she did, from spoiling her loved ones with her famous Irish Soda Bread to lending a sympathetic and supportive ear (and warm cup of tea) to those in need. She was generous with both her time and her hugs.
From New York to Florida and every state in between, she touched countless lives for the better with her indomitable joy and contagious laughter, and inspired everyone around her to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of life.
Funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Church on Thursday, January 25, at 9 a.m. in Rockland, MA, followed by a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, a charitable donation may be made in Maura's name to,, or a charity of your choice.