Maureen Kay Hynes of Edgecomb died at home on the morning of Feb. 18 after a brief illness, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and devoted husband of 45 years, Michael Hynes.

Maureen was a loving wife, incredible mother, and enchanting "Cha Cha" to her grandchildren. She was quick to smile and laugh, forever compassionate and loyal, and a cherished friend. All who had the pleasure to know her will dearly miss Maureen.

Her parents, Joseph and Myrna Hughes, and her sister, Cynthia Smith, preceded her in death.

Maureen is survived by her daughter, Shannon Laubenstein and her husband Chuck, their children Tyler and Reilly; her son Eric Hynes and his wife Christine Mahoney, their children Rita and Molly; her son, Casey Hynes and his wife Amber; her daughter Elizabeth Hynes, and three beloved granddogs; her sister Pat Rigatuso and her husband Joe; her brother-in-law Jeri Smith, and five nieces and nephews.

After leaving her childhood home of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Maureen’s love of family and travel found her living in Brunswick, Maine; Hanover, Massachusetts; Clifton, Virginia; Beaufort, South Carolina; and finally back to Maine, the place where she truly felt at home. She loved taking care of her family, the challenge of decorating a new house, and her professional career as a dental assistant.

Please join her family at a mass celebrating Maureen’s life at 11a.m. on May 9, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, Maureen would wish that interested parties donate in her name to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: 207-633-4333/www.mainegardens.org.

Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, Belfast.