Dennis F. Maher 72, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, died on Friday, September 1. He was a retired North Reading Police Department Sergeant.
Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Dennis and Dorothy (Lehane) Maher. He was a graduate of Medford High School and he received his Bachelor’s Degree from New Hampshire College. Dennis was a member of the National Guard and he served on the North Reading Police Department from 1969 to 1994.
Dennis has been a resident of Wilmington for the past 5 years and a former resident of North Reading for 34 years. He has been a member of St. Theresa’s Church for many years.
Dennis will be remembered as a true gentleman, always caring, kind and compassionate. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. The world was a better place with him in it.
Family members include his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy (Hingley) Maher; daughters, Jennifer Carpinella and her husband David, Kimberly Maher-Stamegna and her husband Don and Alison O’Brien and her husband Mical; his cherished sister, Lorraine Sheehan and her husband John; sister-in-law, Joan Janis and her husband Michael; 9 grandchildren, Timothy, Ashley, Austin, Jacob, Christian, Matthew, Sean, Keira and Kaiden.
His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, September 7 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, September 6 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to North Reading Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 529, North Reading, MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
To the entire Maher family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers that you might find peace and comfort in this awful time. <3
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family… michelle Pisco and family
Dennis was a wonderful kind man.. He will be missed lots ..My thought prsyers and love are with you all !!
I had the pleasure of working with Dennis at Critical Care Systems. I remember him as a great guy and always ready to greet the workday with a wink and a smile. My deepest sympathies to his family at this sad time.
So sorry for yoou loss. It may have been years since I have seen Mr. Maher but I will always remember his kindness and smile.
What a beautiful family. So very sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Dennis was a great guy, always smiling and happy. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Our deepest condolences to you and all your family. We consider ourselves privileged to have met both of you. We will never forget his wit and charm and the wonderful stories that he kept us amused with at dinner. He certainly made the cruise enjoyable. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We hope you will find comfort in your family and friends.
Lynn Taylor and Bill Pizzo
Kathy, we are so sorry for your loss . Denis was such a kind and thoughtful person . We enjoyed being with you and him on the cruises and how he always had a story to tell and would make us all laugh. I’m so glad we got to know him, such a wonderful man who always had a kind thing to say about everyone. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Jane Broderick
Jennifer & David – we are truly sorry for your loss. We are here if you need anything at all.
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Steve & Kelly
Kathy and the entire Maher family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending our love and prayers that you may find comfort and peace at this very sad and difficult time.
Hi Jen, Just hopped on facebook, sawyour post. Am so sorry for your loss. Words can’t even express. Prayers to you and yours. Janice