Maureen A. (O' H ara) Zaya, a resident of Reading for 47 years, passed away on January 9, 202 0, at Care One at Essex Park in Beverly. She was 75 years of age.

Maureen was born in Boston on August 26, 1944 , the daughter of Thomas and Valida (Robida) O'Hara. Maureen graduated from St. Colum bkille High School in Brighton. She first worked as a key p unch operator at ALA and later as a cafeteria worker at Reading Memorial High School for 30 years , retiring in 2014. She enjoyed arts and crafts , ceramics and dancing. She was a devoted member of St. Agnes Church in Reading. Her family was first and for emost in her life. She found joy in spending time with her grandchildren and especially enjoyed attending their sporting events and activities. She will be fondly remembered for having the ladies from her neighborhood over for lunch and tea.

Maureen was t he beloved wife of John G. Zaya for 51 years. Devoted mother of Thomas J. Zaya of Wilmington, David M. Zaya and his wife Alison of Wilmington, and Paul G. Zaya and his wife Renee of Saugus. Cherished sister of Carolyn O'Connor of Dorchester and the late John H. O'Har a. Loving grandmother of Connor, Riley, Mackenzie, Isabella and Julia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends , especially Mar ie Tomasello .

Maureen's f uneral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Fune ral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Tuesday, January 14 , at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Wood End C emetery, Reading. Funeral h ome v isiting hours will be held Monday from 4 - 8pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Maureen's memory to Cure Alzheimer's Fund 34 Washington St. Suite 310 Wellesley, MA 02481 or Care One at Essex Park 265 Essex St. Beverly MA 01915.