Maryann Leahy

Wakefield, NH- Maryann Leahy, 61, of Governor's Road, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, after her battle with cancer. Maryann was born July 22,1957 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Phillip and Lorraine (Foster) Dube. MaryAnn was married to Michael Leahy, on October 2, 1977 in Lowell Mass. They later moved to Rochester, NH and spent the last 12 years in Wakefield, NH in their dream house on the mountain.  Maryann was a very proud special education teacher at Rochester Middle School. You would always find Maryann with a book in her hand. She always read to her boys when they were little, and continued to read her whole adult life. Maryann looked forward to her summers, so she could spend time at the beach. Her favorite place was York Beach, and the Nubble Light House. Her favorite time of the summer was Fourth of July, vacation week, when all the family came together. Everyone that knew Maryann, knew you would never find a more avid Boston Red Sox fan. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Michael Leahy; sons: Dr. Matthew Leahy of Dallas, Texas; Michael P. Leahy of Kittery, Maine; Mark Leahy of Rochester; brother, Philip Dube and wife Clare  of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; sister, Diane Dube of Rochester: mother - in- law Val Leahy of Chelmsford, Mass; brother- in- laws, Daniel G. Leahy Jr, and wife Ellen of Chelmsford, Mass: Timothy P. Leahy of Chelmsford, Mass: and sister- in- law  Maureen Catenacci of  South Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.  She will also be missed by the many teachers and students, who held a special place in her heart. Family and friends may visit Wednesday June 26, 2019 at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester from 9 to 10 AM. A Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30AM at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, North Main Street, Rochester, NH with Fr. Paul Gousse as celebrant. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund 10 Brookline Place West 6th floor, Brookline, MA  02445-7226. To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.edgerlyfh.com