Sheila Ann Maher, 59, of Londonderry, NH passed away unexpectedly, August 5, 2021 at her residence. Sheila was born August 21, 1961, in Denver, CO. and was the daughter of Ronald Maher and his late wife Nancy (Mehan) Maher. She was raised and educated in Lynn, MA and received her Bachelors degree from Hesser College. Sheila has been a resident of the Londonderry / Derry since 1978.
Sheila lived her life in service to others, holding many positions to care and counsel those in need. Her last position was as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor at the Farnum Center in Manchester, NH She also was a volunteer with the Upper Room of Derry, NH. Sheila loved to care for and help people. She was known to be a “mom” to anyone that needed one. She will forever be remembered for her love of family and her loving care for those in need.
Members of the family include her daughter Megan Parent, her father, Ronald of Londonderry, 2 grandchildren, Ava Leighton and Kylie Forand, one brother, Brian Maher, one sister, Julie Donovan, and her nephews Conor Lewis and Nick Maher, as well as Megan’s brothers, Dennis, Kirk and Morgan Parent. Sheila was predeceased by her mother in 2016 and her beloved son Robert “Rob” Johnston in 2016.
Calling hours will be Thursday, from 10 am to 12 pm August 12, 2021, in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A Catholic prayer service will be held at 11:30 am. At the family’s request, masks are optional, but social distancing is appreciated.