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Maureen Hunter Obituary
Maureen was born in Worcester, May 20, 1955; a daughter of the late Edward W. O'Rourke Sr. and Jennie M. (Soloperto) O'Rourke. She grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Worcester State College and Juris Doctorate from Western New England School of Law. She lived nearly half her life in Shrewsbury and several years in Doylestown, PA before moving back to the Worcester area.
Maureen worked as a Lawyer in General Practice in Pennsylvania before retiring due to illness. After retirement, Maureen volunteered her time with the Umass Memorial Hospice.
Maureen is survived by two sons, Andrew and Glenn Gambardella both in Doylestown, PA: a sister, Gale Racine and her husband Richard; a sister-in-law, Nancy O'Rourke, all of Shrewsbury; two stepbrothers, Jay Kraft and his wife Takako in NY and William Kraft of Worcester; her godmother, Alice Soloperto; four nephews, Michael Racine, Edward and Thomas O'Rourke, and Howard Kraft; a niece and goddaughter Jenna Racine; extended family including her supportive cousin Thomas LaCava, M.D. and many friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward W. O'Rourke, Jr., who passed away in April of 2011.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Maureen was a very spiritual and meticulous women, who enjoyed reading, cooking, and especially her boys and family. Her life was characterized by enormous courage to confront the many adversities which she encountered. Maureen was a committed Catholic, a member of the Legion of Mary, had a devotion to the Saints and a consistent, sincere and authentic prayer life with the Holy Trinity.
Her funeral will be held Saturday, February 18th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 9:00 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Ann Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Friday, February 17th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, National Processing Center, Attn: Honor & Memorial Gifts, P.O.Box, 1245 Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976.
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jan Girouard
February 22, 2012
"In another times forgotten space
Your eyes looked from your mothers face
Wallflower seed on the sand and stone
May the four winds blow you safely home."
Peace to you Gale, and to Maureen's beautiful sons, Andrew and Glenn. You are the keepers of your family's memory, history, and good name. Hold this close to your heart.
Fond regards, Jan Girouard
February 22, 2012
Dear O'Rourke family, Very sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She is at peace now. The Sidoti family
Susan (Davolio) Mitchell
February 22, 2012
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your sister-in-law's passing. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you, your boys and the entire family.
Susan (Davolio) Mitchell
Fran Rutigliano
February 19, 2012
Gail and Family
I just heard the sad news of Maureen's passing. She, as well as you are in my prayers. May she rest in peace.
suzanne anthony
February 16, 2012
Peace, prayers, and blessings to all of cousin Maureen's family and friends......I will always cherish the memories of the beautiful childhood times we spent together and will hold onto the belief that life is eternal, love is immortal, and death is a crossing to a glorious place where our Lord's arms enfold and embrace Maureen.....rest in peace dear cousin....until we meet again........and with love ......
cousin Suzanne
Connie Davis
February 15, 2012
Gale and family accept my condolence in the death of Maureen.
All of you will miss her. My prayers are with all of you that you may find the strength to get through this sad time. May she rest in peace.
February 15, 2012
Gale I'm so sorry to hear of Maureens passing she is at rest now....She will be missed by so many especially her two sons....My love to all...I'll be keeping you all in my prayers...
Love Serafina and Joe Mangiafico
Maureen M. ORourke
February 15, 2012
To Gale and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of Maureen. My prayers to you and your family.
Lisa Legere
February 15, 2012
Maureen was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I loved her very much and will miss her every day until we are reunited in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with Gale and her family and with Maureen's boys, Andrew and Glenn. You will probably never know how much your mom loved you.
February 15, 2012
Gale and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoy the memories you shared. Eventhough I knew Maureen only a short time I feel we had a spiritual connection. She's in a more comfortable place. God bless you. Erika McBride RN AseraCare Hospice
Gary Gambardella
February 14, 2012
Before Maureen passed, she suffered daily from the agony and despair of immense pain. God ended her pain and called her to a glorious place where she is now surrounded by the love and comfort of her Dad, her Mom, her brother Eddie and our Savior Jesus Christ. Our Lord has brought her home and given her Eternal Life. God bless all her family and friends who feel the loss of her presence here, but be comforted knowing that she is now pain-free and living eternally in the glory of Our Lord.
Joyce Whittle
February 14, 2012
Gale and Family, Please know you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Toasted with a margarita (not beer) in Hawaii to Maureen and the wonderful memories I will cherish. My sincerest condolences. Love Joyce
Elaine Racine
February 14, 2012
Gale and family, so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. Please know that we are thinking about you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine and Ron
Paul Hurley
February 14, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Maureen.Rest assured she is in a wonderful place.My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Paul Hurley
February 14, 2012
you will be missed and loved forever..God Bless..cousin Ritchie
February 14, 2012
I will forever remember my sweet beautiful niece that is now in the arms of Jesus with her Mom, Dad and Eddie..Love you...Aunty Kathy
Beverly Battista
February 14, 2012
Good bye dear sweet cousin. After a long time in pain you are finally at peace. I have a lfe time of memory's that wil keep your spirit alive for all of my days. I love you Maureen
Cousin Bev
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