UPDATE: Maureen Ann O’Malley, a cherished resident of Lowell, MA, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. She was 84 years old and had been in declining health prior to her passing.
Born on April 29, 1941, Maureen was the daughter of the late Harold and Christine (Duffy) Heafy. A proud graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro, Class of 1959, she dedicated her life to her family and community.
Maureen’s life was profoundly intertwined with her late husband, Robert ‘Bob’ O’Malley, with whom she shared a loving 53-year marriage until his passing in April 2018. Together, they created a nurturing home where family was always the priority.
Her professional life included more than 15 years as a secretary at Greater Lowell Vocational High School, where she became a beloved figure among students and staff alike. Maureen’s true legacy, however, lies in her unwavering devotion to her family. She found joy in every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and was known for her enthusiastic celebrations of holidays like St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July.
Maureen is survived by her two children, Scott O’Malley of Lowell, MA, and Kellie Amari and her husband, Peter Amari of Townsend, MA. She leaves behind beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn O’Malley and her significant other Sean Palmer, Michael Amari, and Shawn Amari, as well as cherished great-grandchildren, Brody Palmer and Levi Palmer. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Heafy.
In light of these developments, funeral services for Maureen A. O’Malley will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025, beginning at 11 AM at St. Rita’s Church, located at 58 Mammoth Rd, Lowell, MA 01854. The arrangements are being managed by Dolan Funeral Home. For more details or to send condolences, visit www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
As the community mourns the loss of this remarkable woman, her legacy of love and family will continue to inspire all who knew her.
