Maureen Kathryn Fahey (nee Doyle)
March 10, 1938 to April 26, 2025
Obituary
The funeral service for Maureen Kathryn Fahey will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
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Passed peacefully in her sleep at the Residence at Littledale, Maureen Kathryn Fahey, aged 87 years, on April 26, 2025.
Predeceased by her husband of 55 years Larry (2016), parents Frank and Eileen Doyle, brothers Gerald (Mary), and Bernard (Patricia).
Left with a lifetime of fond and loving memories children Paul (Deidre), Sean (Arlene), Laureen (Roger); grandchildren Samantha (Chris), Stephen, Liam, Connor, Shannon, Ryan, Lindsay (Natasha), Lucas, and Andrew; great-grandchildren Shayla, Bella, Zach, and Sedona. Maureen will also be dearly missed by many members of the Fahey and Doyle families and a large circle of friends.
Maureen was a graduate of Mercy School in 1954 and attended St. FX for one year before attending St. Clare’s School of Nursing and graduating in 1959. Maureen was a longtime member of the Cabot Quilter’s Guild and Eastern Edge Quilter’s Guild. She donated her time to many community events and services like the Community Food Sharing Association, Food Bank at St. Paul’s Parish, Autism Society, L’Arche Avalon, Belles with Balls, Canadian Cancer Society, Terry Fox Run, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Early Childhood Association.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Carla Saldanha of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Centre and the care team and other residents at Littledale, particularly Maria Tracey and Nurse Hazel, for their excellent care of Maureen and compassion shown to the family.
The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday, April 29, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held from Divine Mercy Parish, 340 Newfoundland Drive, on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen’s memory may be made to the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador or the Cancer Care Foundation
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on April 29, 2025
7-9 p.m. on April 29, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
10:30am, Wednesday April 30th
Divine Mercy Parish, 340 Newfoundland Drive
My dear cousins, my daughters and I hold you close to our hearts as you mourn the loss of your incredible mother. Laureen, your tribute to your mom, was moving and spot on; she was the epitome of a mother and chose the three of you. I hold dear the memories of visits with Aunt Maureen and Uncle Lar in Calgary, St. John’s, Maine, and Florida. I am grateful my girls got to know them both from such a young age during our Largo visits. We cherish the beautiful baby quilts she made them. Aunt Maureen was warm, loving, accepting, honest, and witty. She was generous with her time and talents and will live on in your hearts. She was a sister to my folks and an amazing aunt to us. May you find comfort in the words of this proverb, “The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.” ~ With much love, Leanne, Sophia & Scarlette
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Dear Paul, Sean and Laureen,
I am so sorry to have missed your mother’s wake and funeral. I was shocked to learn that she had passed away. She was here at my house in late February or early March donating items to our L’Arche auction. She was so busy but looking forward to getting settled in at Littledale. If her death was sudden and a shock for all of you, I hope it was blessedly peaceful for her.
On my own behalf and on behalf of members of our our L’Arche Avalon community, please accept our condolences on your great loss.
Lorraine Angelopoulos
Sincere sympathy to Maureen’s family. I knew Maureen through her adventures in quilting. She was an always ready to try new things with cheerful approach. With a heart laugh would encourage all. She will be missed.
I hope your memories help you through this sad time.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Maureen’s passing. She was always a bright light in any gathering, full of fun and also fully compassionate, a down-to-earth beautiful woman. She loved her family and her friends, always giving of herself. I admired her greatly. My sympathy to her family that she held so dear.
Maureen and I last Laureen Paul, Sean so sorry to hear. Of Maureen passing, she and I are first cousins we first met as small children when her family visited the codroy valley to see their relatives.maureen and I last met in 2016 . We also had the same interest in the family tree ,my father is Paul Doyle. We also kept in touch through letters..she was a wander full friend.R IP Maureen.
So sorry to hear of your sister in laws passing Marilyn. A truly sweet person in so many ways. I met her threw Cabot Quilters Guild, & she always ask me about all the boarders from St.Mary’s Bay that had stayed at her home.. Fly high with the angels, your journey here on earth is finished. RIP Maureen
Met Maureen while she was a member of our quilting guild.
She was very inspirational, kind and always willing to give a hand or share her knowledge.
Her smile always made you feel welcome in her presence,, she will surely be missed by all who were blessed to have known her.
Condolences to all of her family
Condolences to all Maureen’s family and friends. I knew Maureen well when they lived in Goose. She was such a beautiful, kind and caring lady.
Rest In Peace Maureen.
Laureen, Sean and Paul, I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful woman. I was in touch with her often after my own mother passed. We would email or call. They were something else, those women. I’m sorry for your loss. Lynn
Heartfelt condolences on your loss. Maureen was a bright spot at any of our guild gatherings (EEQ) . She was such a warm and giving person. She will be missed.
May your memories of times together and the knowledge of all the lives she touched in her own smiling way help you in the days shead
Laureen ,Sean and Paul , my thoughts are with you today as you say goodbye to your Mom! She was a wonderful lady and a great friend to us and will be forever missed. RIP Maureen !
Beth and Dwight
I was very sorry to learn of Maureen’s passing. I knew her from Cabot Quilt Guild and also from Eastern Edge Quilters. She was always so pleasant and friendly. I will miss chatting with her at our meetings. Sending my sincere condolences to her family.
Maureen was a loved member of our family from the first time Lar (Doug) brought her to meet the cousins in Gander. I had met her before that at the Blue Rail which was owned by his parents. Maureen was always a joy to be around and I attended many years lunches and suppers at her home. We were so grateful to her for having us to her home after our Uncle, Father Greg Hogan, passed away. She will be missed by all who knew her but we can be sure she is with her Lar. RIP Maureen. My thoughts a d prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss.prayers sent from pam angel, Abigail & Daniel Jeans. We are unable to attend due to a sickness in the family, but sending our condolences. Maureen was like family to us, also. Apure hearted & wonderful lady.
To Paul, Sean and Laureen and families.
What does one say.? There are so many words to describe your beautiful Mum.
I so loved her. She was a joy to be around at all times and I was so privileged to have known her in the quilting community we shared for so many happy years.
I’ll miss her smile and her wonderful stories but she is forever in my heart. Rest in Peace dear lady
To Maureen’s Family,
I met Maureen through mutual friends. She was a very kind sincere lady. We had many coffee times together and also played bridge. She will be missed. May your memories comfort you at this sad time and in the days ahead.
Mildred Tucker
Please accept my heartfelt condolences onl the death of your mom , Maureen Fahey . I first had the pleasure of meeting Maureen about 10 years ago through my work with Ovarian Cancer Research and Education in NL at Memorial . Through this work and Maureen’s support, Belles With Balls NL was formed . I lost my own mother to ovarian cancer and it was this connection that Maureen reached out to me to identify that she and my mother , John Ryall Walsh Garcia attended Mercy convent together … ironic that they suffered from the same dreadful disease of Ovarian Cancer .
A beautiful soul and a strong woman … like my mom …. May your family keep this woman close to your heart and in your daily prayers. God Bless you all .
Our heartfelt condolences and deepest Sympathy to the Fahey and Doyle families on the passing of Maureen. a beautiful Mom , Grandmother & friend.
Sending our love and strengtht to you at this difficult time.
Keeping you close in our prayers
My condolences to Maureen’s family. I knew Maureen as a fellow quilter. She was great company and will be sorely missed.
Sorry for your loss and our thoughts at PAL is with you and your family
Our deepest condolences to Maureen’s children, grandchildren and the Fahey and Doyle families on the passing of Maureen. We loved Maureen….a simple statement but a heartfelt one. She was married to my Mom’s (Dorothy Hogan Goff) first cousin Lar. So Maureen was a part of our family and a part of many family gatherings over the years. Her smile and delightful personality always brightened the room. Maureen will be missed by many. RIP old friend. Love to all from Brenda and Francis Pittman.
Our deepest condolences to the children grandchildren and the Fahey and Doyle families on the passing of Maureen. We loved Maureen….a simple statement but a heartfelt one. She was married to my Mom’s (Dorothy Hogan Goff) first cousin< Lar. So Maureen was a part of our family and many family gatherings over the years. Her smile and delightful personality always brightened the room. Maureen will be missed by many. RIP old friend. Love to all from Brenda and Francis Pittman.
My sincere condolences to your whole family on the loss of Maureen. She was a treasured “cousin “ to us Goffs, as your Dad was our mother Dorothy’s first cousin. She was so kind and a good friend to us all. We always loved to see her when visiting St John’s and felt so welcome in her home. She will be missed.
Dear Paul, Laureen and Sean
How do we say “Good bye” to your Mum and my dearest and longest friend.
She was the very best pal anyone could have. From our school days, to living 2 doors from each other in Halifax, to the happy years we lived around the corner from each other in Goose Bay, to the great times in Quebec at your home there, to my always having a bed in St. John’s or Chapels Cove when I came “home” from Ottawa she was always there for me and for everyone whom she came in contact with. I will especially remember our many walks when, you chatting with your hands and arms swinging in the wind, pushed me into numerous ditches along our path. Maureen’s charm, caring spirit and wonderful smile will live with us forever. I will miss you always and remember you forever. Big Hug wherever you are with Holy God.
Joan
Sending our condolences to Aunt Maureen’s children, grandchildren, family and friends. Keeping you all in our thoughts. Aunt Maureen was such a kind and remarkable woman. She will be deeply missed.
It was with great sadness that I learned about Maureen’s passing. She was a joy to be around–always with a smile and a cheerful greeting. She was a willing participant and helping hand in any project or some silly nonsense!!! I knew her through both Cabot Quilters’ Guild and Eastern Edge quilters. She will be sorely missed. Maureen, rest in peace.
Marilyn Penney
Our very sincere and deepest sympathy to the Fahey and Doyle families . We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Maureen has been a special friend for many years. She will be remembered in our hearts as an extremely thoughtful , kind and loving person. Maureen always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She will be dearly missed but forever in our thoughts.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary, Maureen, Peggy Ann Lewis
Sending my condolences to Sean and family.
Our deepest condolences to the Fahey family. We are very saddened to hear about Maureen’s passing. We certainly enjoyed the company of our next door neighbors for the last twenty five years. Rest in peace Maureen
To Paul, Sean, Laureen and all extended family, my condolences on the passing of an incredible woman. I have many fond memories of Aunt Maureeen. Both Maureen and Lar were so good to me after I graduated from university. I remember being in Goose Bay and playing the song Homecoming for Maureen on piano. I always thought she was a classy, sophisticated lady – yet she was one of the most approachable people I have ever met. I know that family meant everything to her. She had a remarkable life and will be truly missed.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Maureen. Condolences to all the family.
Sincerely,
Christina Hann
( Calgary)
While I have only known Maureen for a few years, she brought me great comfort. She welcomed me with grace, humour and love. We had an instant connection and I’m heartbroken that she has passed.
My condolences to her children and their families. She was so proud of you all. I’m sure there are many memories that will help you through this time of sadness. Mike, Ang, Brian and Sheila….Maureen will always be a special part of the relationship we have established. A life well lived, May she rest in peace.
Laureen and the Fahey and Doyle families
Condolences for your loss. We know there’s a huge void in your lives now but hopefully all the wonderful memories you have will alleviate some of the pain you’re feeling. She knew she was loved so she’ll always be in your hearts. Maureen was such a good person inside and out. She did so much for so many. RIP dear friend. Bob and Kay Connors
Sending warm condolences to my first cousins and their families on the loss of your Mom. I spoke with Aunt Maureen in January and she was well and excited for her move to Littledale. I know this sudden loss will leave you all broken. She will live on forever in your hearts and memories.
Sean, Arlene and family
We are so sorry to hear that Mrs. Fahey has passed away. Our condolences to you and all of your family. May you cherish the many wonderful memories of your special times together and may these memories bring you comfort in the weeks to come.
Deepest condolences to the Fahey family from Dominic and Eleanor McCarthy. May Maureen rest in peace.
I was so shocked to receive news of Maureen’s passing. Maureen was a person who sure lived a great life..She was a dear client of mine for 30 plus years.
I will miss our chats in the salon chair.
And in those chats I learned a lot from your beautiful Mom.
I am out of town so I won’t be able to attend the service, but I will cherish the memories of Maureen always
Rest easy Maureen, I will sure miss you
Jackie Walsh🙏😢💞
Laureen, Roger, Lindsey, Lucas and Andrew I’m sorry to hear of Mrs Fahey’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are for you all. May your wonderful memories of her give you strength.
Please accept my condolence on the death of your Mom, who was my friend since High School at Mercy .
Rest in Peace Maureen.
Sincerely,
Joan (Wadden) Hann
Maureen (Doyle) Fahey was a beautiful woman inside and out. I met her many years ago when her parents and mine, (Ed and Pauline Molloy) were close friends. Maureen’s parents were so proud of their daughter, and of her accomplishments.
Rest in peace Maureen. May your gentle generous spirit live on in the lives of your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.