Nancy Maher

Nancy Maher obituary, Chelmsford, MA

Nancy Maher

Nancy Maher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Nancy (Laverty) Maher, age 85, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Maher with whom she enjoyed 26 years of marriage until his passing in 1989.
She was born in Lowell on July 27, 1939, and was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (McArdle) Laverty.
Nancy was raised in Lowell and was a life long employee of the Town of Chelmsford, working in the Chelmsford School System and as an assessor for the town. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in the garden, planting flowers, and shopping.
Nancy is survived by her sons, John Maher of Portland, OR, and Patrick "PJ" Maher and his wife Danielle of Nashua; her grandchildren, Justin and Mackenzie; and her sister Janet Laverty of Chelmsford.
Her funeral services and interment will be held privately.
Memorial donations may be made in Nancy's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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