ce and gentle manner were the last things hundreds of people saw and experienced before they passed. She was a voracious reader, a talented gardener, and a superb cook. Maureen enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting events while praying the rosary to ensure no one got hurt. She had no patience for unkindness or pretense. As a child of the Great Depression, Maureen was careful, provident, and suspicious of monied showiness. She had a huge heart, a keen mind, and a wry sense of humor. She was quiet and not quick to judge. A treasured memory of which she often spoke was a trip to Ireland with her daughter Mary, granddaughter Clare, and twin sister Rose. If there is an Irish section of Heaven, we are confident that Maureen is there reunited with her husband and all those that went before her. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two nephews. Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son William III, her grandson William IV, her twin sister Rose Marie, and sister Margaret. The family would like to thank the staff at The Rivers Grosse Pointe and Custom Hospice for their exceptional care and kindness. Their professionalism allowed Maureen to handle her end of life the way she saw fit. A gathering will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am until the time of her Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at St. Clare of Montefalco, 1401 Whittier Rd., Grosse Pointe Park 48230. Inurnment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy or St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Grade School.