Maureen A. Dworkin

June 28, 1943 - April 30, 2023

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Obituary for Maureen A. Dworkin

Maureen Dworkin, 79, of Milton, passed away on April 30, 2023.

Maureen was born in Boston to Patrick Gunning and Margaret Nellany Gunning of County Sligo. She attended and graduated from the St. Gregory schools in Dorchester and remained a devoted parishioner.

Maureen was a lifelong resident of Milton and was active in the community, serving many years as a Town Meeting Member. She volunteered her time with St. Gregory CCD program and with the PTO for the Milton Public Schools. She began working as the Secretary to the Principal of Milton High School in 1989. Maureen loved her Milton High Family of teachers and staff. She loved working with the students and saw the good in every one. The more you spent time in the Principal’s office, the fonder she grew of you and tried to guide you towards a better path in life. That kindness touched many parents and students as she kept the many letters and emails from those who wrote to thank her for all of her support and guidance. It was one of her greatest joys in life to help others.

Maureen was married to her husband and best friend, Stanley for 52 years. She is the loving mother of Thomas and his wife Zuzana of Weymouth and Sheila Harris and her husband Scott of Milton. Her greatest love in life was being “Nani” to her granddaughters, Maeve and Maggie Harris.

Maureen is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Gunning Walsh and her husband Peter Walsh and sister-in-laws, Gail Gillis and Natalie Dworkin. She adored being an aunt and friend to her nieces, nephews and grandnieces. She loved having a large, close knit family of incredible cousins and cherished spending time with them.

Maureen cherished the love and support of her best friends, the St. Gregory “girls” whom have remained loyal and by her side every step of her life. Together, they created more laughs and brought more love and mischief into all of our lives and we are forever grateful.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Friday, May 5 at 10:00 am. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment at Milton Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Abbey of Regina Laudis, 243 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, CT 06751 or the Milton Retired Educators Association Scholarship Program.

Services

4 May

Visitation

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
5 May

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Gregory Church 2215 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
5 May

Burial

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Milton Cemetery 211 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
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  • June 02, 2024

    James Francis Gavin III

    I remember Mrs. Dworkin from my time at Milton High School; 1993-1997. I remember all the clerical staff in the Principal's Office, Mrs. Maureen Dworkin, Mrs. Hilary White, Mrs. Denise Kelley, and Mrs. Laurel Griffin. Condolences to the family. James (Jamie) Gavin

  • May 04, 2023

    Dave Harding

    Maureen was one of a kind. She tried to remain behind the scenes, but every one of us who were privileged to have worked with her knew that we couldn't get it done correctly without her help and guidance. She was quiet and unassuming, but we all knew that she was on our side and would do anything to help us. To me, she was Milton High's MVP. She will be truly missed. Thank you to Stan, Tom, and Sheila for sharing her with us. May she Rest In Peace.

  • May 04, 2023

    Chrissy Young

    Sheila, & Stanley my thoughts are with you. What a huge loss. Maureen was fabulous. My deepest condolences. Love Chrissy Young

  • May 04, 2023

    Edward Callahan

    I grew up in Milton and knew the entire Gunning family. I remember Maureen for her lovely, gentle smile. Over the years, I would see Maureen at various family functions. She was a warm, delightful person. My sincere condolences to Maureen's family. Ed Callahan

  • May 03, 2023

    Nanette Whelen

    We will all miss seeing her smiling face up on the balcony. Maureen was a very kind special lady. Please accept our sincere condolences. The Whelen family.

  • May 02, 2023

    Sharon Ross

    Maureen was warm, kind, loving, funny and oh so patient! She knew what we all needed to do, when and how it should be done, and she was always willing to help! She loved the students and they knew it. How lucky we all were to be greeted by Maureen every morning!

  • May 02, 2023

    Jessica Jarboe

    Maureen always made you feel so welcomed and a part of the Milton high community. She always made you feel special. My prayers are with Maureen's family and friends in this difficult time.

  • May 02, 2023

    Joesph O'Neill

    I know of no other staff member at Milton Schools who offered such compassion to all. If there was a crisis, Maureen would alway be there to calm all. Maureen was a true gift to all who knew here. She really understood was life was all about Joe O'Neill

  • May 02, 2023

    Dave Shea

    Dear Stan, Sheila and Tommy, There are no words that could ever express my deepest condolence at the loss of Maureen, a truly wonderful lady and who touched everyone she met. I remember my first time meeting Maureen in the Milton High School Guidance, her warm smile, that started a friendship over these many. I will always remember our times together during the town elections and at Town Meeting, oh the fun times we had. Most importantly, I will always treasure our talks we had about had, Maureen's belief in me and wanting the best for me. Maureen true great love was you Stan and her family, which she truly cherished so dearly. I loved driving my your house, seeing Maureen and Stan sitting on the porch, so happy. Maureen was truly one special lady. May you rest in peace my friend, you will be missed and never forgotten.

  • May 02, 2023

    Joseph Arangio Jr

    I worked with Maureen for a number of years. As the principal of Milton High School there was almost nothing I did without her advice. She provided unmatched guidance, support, humor and love every day, without wavering once. My heart is broken with the news of her passing. So much of my own life is tied to the time we spent together. Joseph Arangio