Maureen May Mackesy, 88

Maureen May Mackesy (nee Bolton), 88, of Preston, England, passed away Feb. 12, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born May 18, 1935.

Maureen was a dedicated homemaker and worked part-time as an administrator at an automobile dealership.

She was a beloved member of the First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where she found solace and community while serving as a deacon.

Maureen enjoyed spending her free time gardening and practicing needlepoint, hobbies that brought her great joy. Most days, she and her husband enjoyed visiting people homebound or in the hospital.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Mackesy, her daughter, Dawn Pohl, son-in-law Andrew Pohl, son Mark Ford, son John Mackesy, daughter-in-law Dawn Mackesy, and grandchildren Stephanie, AJ (Jeanne), JJ (Julia) and Isabella. 

Maureen was preceded in death by her sons, Robert M. Ford and James S. Ford.

A memorial service to celebrate Maureen's life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d'Alene on May 17 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of North Idaho.

English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Visit Maureen's memorial and sign her online guestbook at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.