Maureen Hunter

Maureen (O'Rourke) Hunter, 56, of Westboro, passed away February 13th 2012 in her home with family by her side after a long illness. Maureen was born in Worcester, May 20, 1955; a daughter of the late Edward W. O'Rourke Sr. and Jennie M. (Soloperto) O'Rourke. She grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and earned her Bachelor's degree from Worcester State College and Juris Doctorate from Western New England School of Law. She lived nearly half her life in Shrewsbury and several years in Doylestown PA. before moving back to the Worcester Area. Maureen worked as a Lawyer in General Practice in Pennsylvania before retiring due to illness. After retirement, Maureen volunteered her time with the Umass Memorial Hospice. Maureen is survived by two sons, Andrew and Glenn Gambardella both in Doylestown PA: a sister, Gale Racine and her husband Richard; a sister in law, Nancy O'Rourke all of Shrewsbury; two step brothers, Jay Kraft and his wife Takako in NY and William Kraft of Worcester; her godmother, Alice Soloperto; four nephews, Michael Racine, Edward and Thomas O'Rourke, and Howard Kraft; a niece and goddaughter Jenna Racine; extended family including her supportive cousin Thomas LaCava MD and many friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward W. O'Rourke, Jr., who passed away in April of 2011. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Maureen was a very spiritual and meticulous women, who enjoyed reading, cooking, and especially her boys and family. Her life was characterized by enormous courage to confront the many adversities which she encountered. Maureen was a committed Catholic, a member of the Legion of Mary, had a devotion to the Saints and a consistent, sincere and authentic prayer life with the Holy Trinity. Her funeral will be held Saturday, February 18th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St with a Mass at 9:00 am in Our Lady of Mt Carmel-St Ann Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Friday, February 17th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, National Processing Center, Attn: Honor & Memorial Gifts, P.O.Box, 1245 Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976.