Maureen M. Richardson, 80
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Maureen M. (O’Shea) Richardson, age 80, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, embraced by the love of her family on Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Stephen J. Richardson, to whom she was wed for 53 years.
Born in Boston, MA on February 12, 1942, she was the loving daughter of the late John J. and Irene C. (Costello) O’Shea.
Maureen grew up in Boston and was a 1960 graduate of Cardinal Cushing High School. She had made her home in Mansfield for the past 51 years and prior to retiring, had worked as a Wardrobe Dresser for Local 775 Boston Wardrobe Union.
Maureen’s loving husband, devoted children, treasured grandchildren and adoring extended family were truly the focal point, essence and greatest gift in her life. She was a caregiver to many and always put the needs and comfort of others first. Having grown up in Boston, Maureen took pride in being a “city girl” at heart. She always cherished her Irish heritage and was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of visiting Ireland with Stephen in 2018. Maureen joined the theatre wardrobe union, after being sponsored by her father, and enjoyed many years at the job. This time for her became the source of many entertaining stories that she was thrilled to share with anyone that would listen. For anyone that knew Maureen, her story telling could truly captivate the room. Her faith was always an important source of comfort and inspiration. She was a long-time communicant of Saint Mary’s Church in Mansfield.
In addition to her husband Stephen, she was the devoted mother of Heather S. Newman of Attleboro, Kerry C. Richardson of Foxborough and the late U.S. Army SGT Stephen G. Richardson. She was the cherished grandmother of Isabella Richardson, Chloe Newman and Sophie Newman. She was the dear sister of the late John J. O’Shea and his late wife Ann O’Shea and the late Michael A. O’Shea, who is survived by his wife Eileen O’Shea. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews, including Michael S. O’Shea and Kellie A. O’Shea.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, August 29th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield.
Maureen’s funeral will begin on Tuesday, August 30th at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt Street (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, 990 Lagrange Street, Boston (West Roxbury). For those unable to attend, the funeral mass will be live-streamed at www.stmarymans.org.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in her memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016; www.kidney.org.
To send her family a message of condolence please visit www.shermanjackson.com.