Maureen Farley, 68, of Northport, ME, passed away on February 3, 2025 surrounded by friends and family after a brave battle with cancer. Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marie Farley, and her brother, Richard Farley. She is survived by her sons, Aaron Rendo, Justin Rendo, and Sean Farley, her brother Thomas Farley, her sister Jeanmarie Kaeselau; as well as her large extended family and cherished collection of friends.
Maureen was born in Winthrop, MA in 1956 to Thomas and Marie Farley. She attended Andover High School before studying geology and then obtaining her Master's degree in education from Salem State College. She then became a science teacher at Triton Regional High School in Byfield, MA. After being promoted to head of the science department at Triton, she also started working as a part-time professor at North Shore Community college in Lynn and Danvers, MA. As a result of her hard work, she got to retire early and move to midcoast Maine.
Maureen was the definition of a free spirit, a classic hippie. She skipped her high school graduation ceremony to go hitch hiking and live in the woods in New Hampshire with friends. She lived off the land and was very creative, going as far as making clothes for herself, her family and her friends. She carried these traits with her into retirement. Wasting no time starting a family, Maureen settled in Marblehead where she lived for 23 years. There she became a beloved and contributing member of the community. A generous soul, whatever she had was yours and her door was always open.
She worked many jobs (most famously the crossing guard at Tower school) and raised her three sons on her own, all while pursuing her education and advancing her career. From Marblehead, she later moved to Ipswich, bought her first home and fixed it up almost entirely on her own. She backed down from no challenge.
Maureen was an incredible mother to her three sons. Her love and devotion to them was endless and she took pride in everything she did for them. Maureen had passions for the arts, music, the natural world and life itself. She loved swimming, cooking, reading, walking her dogs, gardening, painting, sewing, hiking, kayaking, photography, traveling, and more. She never ran out of things to do. Above all, she loved the ocean. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her for her strength, determination, and the love that she gave.
The service for Maureen will be held at The Elks Lodge in Winthrop MA on May 31 from 11am-3pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity group “Doctors with out borders” in her name is appreciated. https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/
There will also be a remembrance in the Northport area sometime this summer. For more information contact [email protected].