Maureen Moir

Maureen B. Moir

Worcester - Maureen B. Moir, 82, died after a long illness on Thursday August 4th at her residence, Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester.

Born in Worcester, the daughter of Frederick F. and Mary (Deviny) Beringer, she was predeceased by her beloved husband James F. Moir.

She leaves a sister Jane M., wife of Charles H. Hickey, also of Worcester, her loving nieces Jane M. Brouillard of Spencer, and Maureen M. Neilly of Charlton, and nephews Charles F. Hickey of Tiverton, R.I. and Bernard G. Hickey of Southborough, as well as seven great nieces and nephews. She also leaves stepchildren Melody, Barbara, Robert and John Moir.

A graduate of the former Ascension High School in Worcester, she entered the order of the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1952. After leaving the convent, she became a faculty member of the science department at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School during which time she received her Master's Degree in 1969 and Ph.D. in 1986 from Boston College. Dr. Moir later joined the

faculty at Bridgewater State University where she served as Professor of Science Education until her retirement. She spent the ensuing years traveling extensively and enjoying time at her home in Brewster, with her husband, family and friends.

As an academic, she was a noted guest lecturer, an author of many field related publications, and was the national teacher preparation director for the National Science Teacher Association. In addition, she consulted and contributed for many nationwide standardized testing programs.

She was the recipient of many awards, including The Science Education Teachers Award, Plymouth County 2005.

Maureen will be always be remembered as a warm, generous, gracious, and caring sister, aunt, Godmother, friend and mentor.

There will be a visiting time on Monday, August 8, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel at Notre Dame du Lac, 555 Plantation St., Worcester.

Burial will be Wednesday, August 10, at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sisters of Notre Dame, 555 Plantation St., Worcester 01605.