Maureen A. (Conroy) Hearn, a resident of Burlington for 50 years, died at her home after a brief illness, on Saturday morning, April 2. The wife of the late Kenneth F. Hearn Jr., she was 74 years old.

Maureen was born, raised and educated on Martha’s Vineyard. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes Conroy. Maureen met her husband, Kenneth, who was also from Martha’s Vineyard, while in high school. They both went on to separate colleges and ended up marrying and settling in Burlington. Maureen went to Catherine LaBoure School of Nursing in Boston where she received her nursing degree. She then went on to graduate from Emmanuel College in Boston with a bachelor of science degree in public health. Maureen had a successful career as a nurse, working for New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Woburn for over 25 years, retiring at the age of 65. While in Woburn, Maureen held the positions of nursing supervisor and director of infectious disease control.

Maureen loved spending time on the Vineyard with her children and family. She also enjoyed traveling with her friends. Maureen’s family was the most important part of her life. Her life centered around her children and their families. Maureen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Maureen was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth F. Hearn Jr. She was the loving mother of Lisa Riedel and her husband, William, of North Andover; Lori Hearn of Burlington; Beth Mello and her husband, Robert, of Reading; David Hearn of Vineyard Haven; and Kara Miele and her husband, Michael, of Reading. She was the sister of Charles and Paul Conroy, both of Martha’s Vineyard, and was the devoted grandmother of Christopher, Eric and Rebecca Riedel, Allison and Carly Mello and Kristina, Nicholas, Charlie and Mikey Miele.

Her funeral was held in Burlington on Wednesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church. Interment was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Burlington.

Memorials in Maureen’s name may be made to the VNA of Middlesex East and Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North avenue, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.