The Goodwin Family is sad to announce the passing of our mother Maureen F. Goodwin (O’Neil). She passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

Maureen was born in Boston to the late John and Doris (Donahue) O’Neil. She grew up in Dorchester before moving to Weymouth. Maureen attended the Mass Hospital School in Canton and graduated from Weymouth High School.

Maureen is predeceased by her Husband John W. Goodwin of Hanover, and her long time companion James Jay of New Bedford.

Maureen is survived by her brother Lawerence O’Neil and wife Bonnie of Cummings GA; her late siblings John and Janiece of Sumter SC, Joanne (O’Neil) and John Lynch of Wolfboro NH, and Joseph O’Neil of Boston MA. Maureen was a resident of Hanover MA for over 60 years where she raised her family.

She is survived by her six children Cathy (Goodwin) and Patrick Demeo of Halifax MA, John and Marjorie Goodwin of Halifax MA, Janet (Goodwin) and the late Eric Reis of Rockland MA, James and Wanda Goodwin of Pembroke MA, Maureen (Goodwin) and Dennis Gilpin of Rockland MA, and Kevin and Julie Goodwin of Abington MA. Maureen is also survived by her 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Maureen spent the last 2 years in the excellent care of Southwood Nursing Home in Norwell. She enjoyed spending time doing crafts, playing games, parties, getting manicures and going to concerts. She loved the staff and making new friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Activities Department of Southwood at Norwell 501 Cordwainer Drive Norwell MA, 02061.

The Goodwin Family wishes to invite family and friends to celebrate her life, Wednesday May 20th, 2026 5-8pm at Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland MA, 02370.

There will be a private burial at a later date.