In Memoriam

Dr. Robert E Maher, an obstetrician and gynecologist, who practiced in Worcester for over 35 years, died Feb. 3, 2021.

Dr. Maher was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and was educated locally. He attended The College of the Holy Cross and medical school at Tufts University. Later, he served in the U.S. Navy. Following naval service, he worked as an attending OB- GYN at Saint Vincent and the former Hahneman and Worcester City hospitals. In 1978, he ended his private practice and became the chiefOB-GYN at the Fallon Clinic.

Dr. Maher was certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a member of the Worcester District Medical Society, the Massachusetts Medical Society , and served on the board of directors of the former Marillac Manor in Worcester.

He was a faithful communicant at the Immaculate Conception Parish, a member of the Order of the Purple Knights of The College of the Holy Cross and a member of the former Alumni Sodality of our Lady at Holy Cross.

Dr. Maher’s life was described as incredible; enriched by faith, love and humor.

Sidney P. Kadish, WDMS Memorials Committee