McAvoy, Maureen A.

Maureen A McAvoy, 71, of Neenah, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Theda Clark Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on January 23, 1944, in Chicago, to Patrick and Dorothy Dowling. Having met in college, Maureen married Paul McAvoy in 1966 and moved to Neenah in 1975. Family was her first concern. She was a loving, spirited mother of four boys. Maureen enjoyed attending their numerous soccer, hockey, and basketball games. She very much enjoyed being with friends for birthday celebrations, book clubs, holiday gatherings and exercise at the YMCA. Maureen was an active member of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Neenah. She was a lector, communion distributor and Human Concerns Committee member. Maureen participated in community projects such as Meals on Wheels, Community Table, Community Fest and United Way. She loved gardening, flowers of all kinds, reading, traveling and crafts. Maureen was always proud of her Irish heritage. She will be missed by friends and family.

Maureen is survived by her husband: Dr. Paul McAvoy; sons: Brian McAvoy, Timothy McAvoy, Michael (Leah) McAvoy, and John (Emily) McAvoy; grandchildren: Adam, Andrew, Sarah, Meghan, Ian, Cole, and Layla; sister: Donna (Terry) Sbertoli; brother, Patrick Dowling; sister-in-law: Kathleen (Terry) Samnadda.

In addition to her parents, Maureen was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 620 Division St., Neenah, with Fr. Michael Ingold officiating. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be Friday, January 8, 2016, at Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial Ave., from 4:30PM-7:30PM and again on Saturday, at the church, from 9AM until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Special thank you to the Nurses and Doctors at Theda Clark Medical Center for their care and compassion.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Maureen McAvoy

13 Entries

willian zwicky

January 14, 2016

our prayers are with you paul and family

January 10, 2016

Dear Paul and Family,
I was sorry to learn of Maureen's passing when I went to Mass last nite. I knew Maureen because we both visited our friend, Arlene. We saw you in church, and she also was on Faith Enrichmt. Commmittee when I joined it. I send my sincere condolences.

January 10, 2016

Paul,
So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. We really enjoyed working with both of you during the Kentucky Mission Trip. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Marlene Boucher
Fox Valley Mission Group

January 8, 2016

Dr McAvoy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sonja Quant

Morgan O'Regan Hogerty

January 8, 2016

I have fond memories of Mrs. McAvoy from my childhood when I attended St. Margaret Mary's Grade School to years later when I would see her at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA. She was always quick with a compliment and genuinely interested in catching up on family news! I pray that bright memories of the past will bring light to all her "boys" during moments of dark grief.

Dick Habighorst

January 7, 2016

May God's grace, love and peace be with you and your family in the days ahead. She will be missed by many.

Alex Nedelcoff

January 6, 2016

Although I never met Maureen, she must have been a GREAT LADY for raising KIP NATION! My thoughts are with your family during this sad time.

Beth and Wayne Nemecek

January 6, 2016

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Mark Ellis

January 6, 2016

Paul and family,
All of you are in our prayers.
God Bless,
Mark and Sue Ellis

Chris & Bill Resch

January 6, 2016

Maureen was an energetic, fun loving person with a positive attitude towards life. She was always ready with a smile and a kind word for everyone. Her passing has left a hole in your hearts that will take a while to heal. Try to remember the good times to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 6, 2016

Dr. MCAVOY,
We are very sorry for the loss of your wife. It is our hope that your faith will help you through this difficult time.
Kim & Gloria Runge, Wautoma, WI

January 6, 2016

Our condolences to the family from Don & Joyce Winrich. She will be missed.

Jessica Baltz

January 5, 2016

Mrs. Mcavoy is a good friend of my parents and ever since I was a young child, I always enjoyed her great sense of humor at social gatherings. I am thinking of her wonderful family at this time and may her sense of humor be enjoyed by others up in Heaven.

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