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Mary Maher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2016.

Mary Doyal Maher, 93, of New Orleans passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2016.



Mary Ethel Doyal was born in Washington, D.C. to Frank and Dorothy Doyal on September 13, 1923. She graduated from Garfield Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, D.C. She served as an Army nurse post-World War II in Germany and Japan. She was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. Mary married the late Doctor Frederick William Maher, Jr. on April 17, 1951 in New Orleans.



Mary is preceded in death by her husband Frederick 'Red' Maher, Dorothy Doyal Dickinson, Frank Doyal and her parents.



Mary is survived by her four loving children and their spouses: Anne and David Batt of Metairie; Doctor Frederick 'Rusty' and Diana Maher of Covington; Doctor Timothy and Lois Maher of Mandeville; and Doctor Brian and Barbara Maher of Gulfport. She is survived by her twelve devoted grandchildren: Doctors David and Brendan Batt; Doctor Katie Maher Schmidt and Kyle Maher; Christopher, Mark and Kelly Maher; and Doctors Megan and Mary Maher, Thomas, Molly and Maureen Maher. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Boden and Wyatt Batt.



Mary blessed family and friends with her warmth, quick wit and taste for adventure. She was an avid gardener and traveler. Most important was her devotion and love of family. She was raised Baptist and converted to the Catholic faith as an adult. She was loved by all.



Pallbearers will be David and Brendan Batt, Kyle, Christopher, Mark and Thomas Maher and Rudolph Schmidt.



Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 3 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie. Visitation will be held from 10 am- 12 pm followed by Mass officiated by Father Harry Grile C.Ss.R. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Blessed Father Seelos Center.



The Maher Family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Pauline Lee, Gilda Vera, Emi Ortiz, Alba Valencia, Jessica Coello and Martha Solis.



To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.













Mary Doyal Maher, 93, of New Orleans passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2016.



Mary Ethel Doyal was born in Washington, D.C. to Frank and Dorothy Doyal on September 13, 1923. She graduated from Garfield Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, D.C. She served as an Army nurse post-World War II in Germany and Japan. She was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. Mary married the late Doctor Frederick William Maher, Jr. on April 17, 1951 in New Orleans.



Mary is preceded in death by her husband Frederick 'Red' Maher, Dorothy Doyal Dickinson, Frank Doyal and her parents.



Mary is survived by her four loving children and their spouses: Anne and David Batt of Metairie; Doctor Frederick 'Rusty' and Diana Maher of Covington; Doctor Timothy and Lois Maher of Mandeville; and Doctor Brian and Barbara Maher of Gulfport. She is survived by her twelve devoted grandchildren: Doctors David and Brendan Batt; Doctor Katie Maher Schmidt and Kyle Maher; Christopher, Mark and Kelly Maher; and Doctors Megan and Mary Maher, Thomas, Molly and Maureen Maher. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Boden and Wyatt Batt.



Mary blessed family and friends with her warmth, quick wit and taste for adventure. She was an avid gardener and traveler. Most important was her devotion and love of family. She was raised Baptist and converted to the Catholic faith as an adult. She was loved by all.



Pallbearers will be David and Brendan Batt, Kyle, Christopher, Mark and Thomas Maher and Rudolph Schmidt.



Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 3 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie. Visitation will be held from 10 am- 12 pm followed by Mass officiated by Father Harry Grile C.Ss.R. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Blessed Father Seelos Center.



The Maher Family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Pauline Lee, Gilda Vera, Emi Ortiz, Alba Valencia, Jessica Coello and Martha Solis.



To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

































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December 7, 2016

Many doctors in this family! Mrs. Maher sure had a lot to be proud of. May she rest in peace.

December 3, 2016

Andree Batt

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Batt and Maher Families during this difficult time.

Love,
Andree, Jay, Bailey and Kelly Batt

December 1, 2016

Karen Miranda

Anne, I am so sorry for your loss but know she will be happy to be with your father again. I have so many wonderful memories of her. What a wonderful woman! Kathy was kind to let me know about your mom passing. Sending my love,

December 1, 2016

Anna Sanders

On behalf of Louisiana Women Veterans, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Lt. Mary Doyal Maher, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, WWII veteran. We honor and salute her for her military service! Here is a poem that we honor our ladies with in their passing:

She is a woman veteran
Whose service was true
She proudly served
The Red, White and Blue

She gave a part of her life
So others could be free
And without any hesitation
She joined unselfishly

She did her job well
With Honor and Pride
And served her great country
With the men alongside

We're proud today to know
That although she is gone
She goes on to glory
After a job "well done!"

And so, "Our Dear Sister"
We salute you today,
A special soldier laid to rest
In this quiet, solemn way.

Inspired by: God
Written by: Louisiana Women Veterans

December 1, 2016

Rusty and Family, We are saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God Bless You and comfort you during this time of sadness. Peace Be With You.
Ray Caballero and family.

December 1, 2016

My prayer are with the family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of comfort, comfort you in these days to come. He gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given you. James 1:5

December 1, 2016

Frank Faust

We have fond memories of Fred and Mary sharing our joys at our wedding in Versailles, France in September 1971. Such kind and fun people.
Lee & Dominique Faust

November 30, 2016

Anne, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janine and Ben McKown

November 30, 2016

Jackie Elliott

Anne; How sad to hear of your mother dying. You have my sympathy.
Love and Peace,
Jackie Elliott

November 29, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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