Maureen (Shea) Carney, of West Roxbury, more recently of West Harwich, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025.
Born in Jamaica Plain to the late Russell and Mary (Kelly) Shea, Maureen was a devoted wife, mother, sister, nana, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her brother, James Shea, as well as her brothers-in-law, Richard McGowan and Paul Lagace.
Maureen leaves behind her loving husband of nearly 49 years, Robert Carney, with whom she built a beautiful life and family. She was the cherished mother of Michelle Herron and her husband Daniel of Bogart, GA; Maura Ford and her fiancé Kristopher West of Hampden, MA; Stephen Carney and his wife Claire of East Boston; and Sheila Carney of West Roxbury. She is also survived by her sister, Clare McGowan; her sister-in-law, Janet Lagace; her niece, Kelli McGowan; and her nephews, Timothy McGowan and Mark Lagace.
Affectionately known as "Nana Mo," Maureen was adored by her seven grandchildren: Jack, Sam, Cayden, Caroline, James, Declan, and Brielle. Her love for them was boundless, and she treasured every moment spent with them, always available to share her M&M’s.
Maureen dedicated her career to education, shaping the lives of countless students. She graduated from St. Clare’s in Roslindale before earning her bachelor's degree in education from Salem State University. She later went on to receive her master's degree in education from Boston State College. She served as a teacher at Copley High School in Boston before taking time to raise her children. Later, she returned to the classroom to finish her career as a teacher and head of the business department at Natick High School.
Upon retiring to Cape Cod, Maureen and Robert embraced their new community, making wonderful friends through the Newcomers Club, attending Oldies shows, and relishing visits from family and friends from both Boston and the Cape. She was immensely proud of her Irish heritage, finding joy in Irish music seisuns at O’Shea’s and sharing laughter with loved ones.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, Daniel L. Shea & Son Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Monday, March 17th from 3-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, March 18th at 11am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury at 12 noon. Interment Gardens Cemetery, West Roxbury.
The Carney family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate hospice workers at both Lily House in Wellfleet and the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, whose kindness and care brought comfort in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen’s memory may be made to Lily House in Wellfleet www.thelilyhouse.org or the McCarthy Care Center at 73 Service Road East Sandwich, MA 02537.