Maura Geraldine Maunsell O'Donoghue, from Medford, recently of Lowell, passed away peacefully on October 13th, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Jerry O'Donoghue, Co. Cork, Ireland, and the devoted mother to Kristina O'Donoghue. Predeceased by her parents Catherine "Tina" and James Maunsell Co. Kerry, Ireland, Grandparents Catherine and Daniel McGillicuddy Co. Kerry, Ireland, and Hannah and Thomas Maunsell Co. Kerry, Ireland. She was the loving sister to Shamus, Shiobhan, Sean, and Kelly. She was the dear sister in law to Jennifer Maunsell, Richard Clifford, Tony Tello, John, Teddy, Sinead, and Maureen O'Donoghue. She was the loving aunt to Shamus, Michaela, and Hannah Maunsell, Bec, Mandi, and Captain Clifford, Cameron, Owen, and Gavin Maunsell, AJ, Gabriella, and Salvatore Tello. Maura is also leaving behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Maura graduated from Medford High School in 1983 and continued her education at Bunker Hill Community College. Maura worked at John Hancock in the late eighties early nineties. She worked for many years at Roberto's Fruit in Medford. Maura is a Life Long Cystic Fibrosis Warrior. With Maura's willingness to participate she has led to many Ground Breaking medical and surgical breakthroughs in the fight for Cystic Fibrosis treatments and testing. She is in MGH History for many firsts leading to advancements in the care of Cystic Fibrosis patients. Maura lived life to the fullest.
Maura was a recipient of a liver transplant in 1991 and double lung transplant in 1999. Maura was a fighter from the moment she was born. She was an inspiration to many. She always faced a challenge head on and with grit and determination. Her compassion, loving, humorous, friendly, kind, and warrior spirit shall be missed but always remembered. Breathe easy Lovie.
A funeral Mass will be held in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, on Thursday, October 29th, at 10 AM.
In Lieu of Flowers contributions may be sent in Maura's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.