Maureen May Manners

MILLBURY - Maureen May Manners, 74, passed away at UMass Medical Center on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Moe leaves her husband Mike Manners and their beloved dogs. She also leaves her siblings, Betty Coleman, Marty May, Sheila Courchaine, Barbara Boria, Regina Bleau, and her twin Maggie May, as well as cherished extended family. She was predeceased by her sisters, Sr. Virginia May OSF, Pat Norton, Grace May, Marion Falcone, Kay Lapointe, Mary Congdon, and brothers, John, Billy, Lonny, Frankie, Howie, Bobby, and Kevin May.

Moe was born in Millbury, the daughter of John and Anna Grace (Kelliher) May. She was a proud graduate of Millbury High School. Moe was the senior station controller for New England Power Service Company in Millbury for many years.

She loved hosting friends and family, making Millbury's Fourth of July parades a treasured event for her 38 nieces and nephews, along with their partners and kids.

Aunt Moe encouraged us to share our developing talents, from whistling and bubblegum bubbles, cartwheels to backflips, and singing to reciting impish poems. Moe loved cheeky children. She encouraged us all to be free and happy while being kind. She often sang harmonies with her sisters, especially songs their mother sang for them. Her joyful sparkling blue eyes will be missed.

Family and friends are invited to remember Moe’s life by gathering for a time of visitation on Monday, Nov. 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street, Millbury. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17th at 11 a.m. in St. Brigid Church, 59 N. Main Street, Millbury with burial to follow in St. Brigid Cemetery, Millbury.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the donor’s choice.

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