Maureen Anne Ethier Obituary
The memory of Maureen Anne Ethier of Ware, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Welsh and Lorraine Welsh (Gelinas); her daughter Michelle Ethier-Lazo; and her siblings, William Welsh, Richard Welsh and Kathleen Welsh.
She is survived by: her husband Richard T. Ethier Sr.; her children, Richard Ethier, Jr. of Tucson, AZ, David Ethier of South Grafton, MA, Christopher Ethier of Johnston, RI and Cynthia Ethier of Shrewsbury, MA.; her grandchildren, Jennifer Ellison, James Ethier (Lori), Garret Lazo and Benjamin Lazo; her great grandchildren, Hailey, Taylor, Adelyn and Blake; and her brothers, Robert Welsh of Puyallup and Michael Welsh of East Longmeadow, MA. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and friends.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that you kindly consider making memorial donations in Maureen's memory to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the International Guild of Miniature Artisans, P.O. Box 3643, Hollywood, FL 33083.