April 1, 2020
Maureen A. Vesey
Maureen A. (O’Brien) Vesey 79, of Hingham, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the cherished wife of 50 years to Richard Vesey, and beloved mother of Beth Plunkett and her husband J.P. of Milton, Jen Mann and her husband John of Hingham, Nicky Baxter and her husband George of Hingham, Rich Vesey and his wife Kelley of Norwell. Maureen’s family and faith were the most important things to her and she loved nothing more than to spend time with her grandchildren Patrick, Paige, Mary, Cecelia, Madeline, George, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Margaret and Calvin.
Born in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary O’Brien. Maureen graduated from Girls Latin School and Boston State College. She was passionate about teaching and taught in the Boston Public School system for several years before devoting her life to raising her children. She returned to teaching at St Frances Xavier School in Weymouth for ten years before retiring.
Maureen is predeceased by her sister Joan O’Brien and brother Kevin O’Brien. She leaves behind her brother Richard O’Brien and his wife Pat, her sister Karen Yanovetch and her husband Bob, as well as her devoted sister in laws Claire Anderson and Sister Teresa Vesey. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
In consideration of current events and keeping in mind our number one priority of protecting our families and our community, the family will have a private graveside service in St. Paul’s Cemetery. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in memory of Maureen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maureen may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assocation, 309 Waverly Oak Road, Waltham, MA 02452. www.alz.org
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