Maureen E. Conlon-Donahue

Maureen E. Conlon-Donahue passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her beloved children at Care One at Essex Park in Beverly, Massachusetts, following a brief illness. Born on February 22, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she was the cherished daughter of the late Hugh D. and Eileen (Paternosta) Conlon.

A devout Catholic, Maureen’s faith was central to her life, yet she also embraced the beauty of different beliefs, visiting houses of worship of various denominations to deepen her appreciation for the faith of all people. Her compassionate and open-minded nature endeared her to all who knew her.

Maureen graduated from Lawrence High School in 1966 and went on to earn her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certification at Whittier Vocational Technical School. She devoted over 30 years to a career in nursing, providing care and comfort to countless patients at Nevins Nursing Home and Bon Secours Hospital (now Holy Family Hospital) in Methuen, Massachusetts. Her selflessness and dedication to helping others were a hallmark of her life.

She was also a gifted cook, renowned for her delicious spaghetti and meatballs—a cherished family recipe passed down from her Italian mother and grandmother. Family gatherings were brightened by her culinary talents and the warmth she brought to every occasion.

Maureen’s greatest pride and joy was her children, whom she always regarded as her most significant accomplishment. She is survived by her companion of over five years, Billy Doucette; her son Shaun Donahue and his wife, Kimberly Donahue, of Dover, N.H.; her son Ryan Donahue and his partner, Basilio Dela Pena, of Sacramento, Calif.; her daughter Shannon (Donahue) Mazzaglia and her partner, Jason Merrill, of Amesbury, Mass.; her beloved grandchildren, Hannah Donahue, Megan Donahue, and Tyler Mazzaglia; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Donna Champagne and her husband, Raymond, of Salisbury, Mass. Maureen was predeceased by her brother Kenneth Conlon.

Prior to returning home to the Lord, Maureen was a resident of Danvers, Massachusetts, and previously called Amesbury home for over 25 years.

A private service for Maureen’s family will be held at Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, Mass., on Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Union Cemetery in Amesbury, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Maureen’s memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), https://www.NAMI.org/get-involved/donate-to-NAMI/