Kristen Marie (Yurt) Maher, 55, of Blackstone, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, after courageously battling a long illness. Kristen was born in Needham, MA on July 2, 1969, to the late Bernard and Audrey (Warren) Yurt.
A longtime resident of Franklin and Blackstone, MA, Kristen loved spending time with her family and her best friends. She is survived by her husband Ronald P. Maher and her beloved son, Ryan P. Maher, who was the light of her life. Her most cherished job was being a stay-at-home Mom so she could be with Ryan every day.
She will be deeply missed by her sisters Susan Kilduff of Franklin, MA, Laurianne Storme, and her husband Robert of Blackstone, MA, and her brother Steven Yurt of East Haven, CT. In addition, she leaves her sister-in-law and good friend Linda Hallett and her husband Richard, Caroline Maher, and brothers-in-law Paul and John Maher.
She is predeceased by her parents Bernard and Audrey (Warren) Yurt and her sister, Cynthia (Yurt) Hart. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved her so much.
Kristen’s family would like to thank those who cared for her at Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s and Spaulding Rehab, but most importantly, her long-time best friends, Mishy and Tami, for all their love and support over all these years. Kristen had an amazing group of friends!
Kristen was an avid animal lover. Donations may be made in her memory to the Beagle Freedom Project, in honor of her longtime beagle companion Winston, whom she loved dearly. (https://bfp.org/)
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 4-6 P.M. with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 6 P.M.