Milford, Maureen E.

Maureen E. Milord, née McCambridge, 88, longtime resident of Homewood, beloved wife of Paul for 70 years, cherished mother of Catherine Milord (Art Schueneman), Carol Turner, Kevin (Lisa), Amy Harrell (Kevin), Philip (Donna), Donna Somerville (Luke), Paul (Betsey), Jackie Raimo (Jeff), loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; dear daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. Maureen grew up in the Brainerd neighborhood in Chicago in a tight-knit family just four doors down from Paul. Their lifelong relationship blossomed in high school and they married soon after. As COO of the Milord family and hostess of countless events and celebrations, Maureen made the Milord house a welcoming and lively home for all. She was a devout parishioner of Saint Joseph’s, an involved member of the League of Women Voters, the Great Lakes Conservation Corp, and the Homewood Village Board, and she volunteered for innumerable community, school, and sporting events. Maureen and Paul shared a deep love of theater and joined the Chicago Heights Drama Group, contributing their considerable talents and forging lasting friendships. Maureen and Paul’s lifelong love of the arts, literature, travel, and the wider world created a vibrant home that fostered curiosity, humor, and lively discussion, all underpinned by respect and love. Maureen will be very dearly missed.Visitation is Sunday, April 24, 2–7pm at Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Highway, Homewood. Funeral Mass is Monday, April 25, 10:30am at Saint Joseph’s Church, 17951 S. Dixie Highway, Homewood. Interment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 19500 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Glenwood, IL. For full version of obituary go to tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.

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