David Maher, 77 of Middletown passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by family. Dave was born August 6, 1944 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Doskus) Maher for the last 27 years. Dave was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from the United States Post office after working for 20 years as a rural carrier and then a window clerk. Dave had a love of sports; specifically, golf, the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Maddy. Besides his wife Linda, Dave is survived by his sons; Brian Maher and his wife Stephanie of New Jersey, Bob Keegan and his wife Jamie of Meriden, daughter; Linda Murphy and her husband Patrick of Ohio, grandchildren; Ava Maher and Sophia Maher of New Jersey, Kassie Keegan of Meriden, Amanda Keegan and her partner Erik Carlson of North Branford, Chris Murphy and his partner Stephanie of Kentucky, and great granddaughter Ellie Murphy of Kentucky. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well several friends. Dave was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ruth Maher, his brother Pete Maher as well as his mother-in-law Marjorie Reilly.

Linda (Doskus) Maher, 76 of Middletown passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Midstate Medical Center. Linda was born on October 28, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late David Maher for the last 27 years. Linda worked for Northeast Utilities for 20 years before retiring. She loved everyone she met and if she knew you, chances are you always received a Birthday card; one of the thoughtful things we will miss most about her. If you ever saw Linda, she always had her nails done with fun designs and 9 times out of 10, somewhere on her outfit would be something about her grandkids. She enjoyed spending time with her family and dog Maddy the most. Linda is survived by her sons; Bob Keegan and his wife Jamie of Meriden, Brian Maher and his wife Stephanie of New Jersey, Bill Keegan and his wife Maria of New Jersey, daughter; Linda Murphy and her husband Patrick of Ohio, grandchildren; Kassie Keegan of Meriden, Amanda Keegan and her partner Erik Carlson of North Branford, Ava Maher and Sophia Maher of New Jersey, Morgan Keegan and Liam Keegan of New Jersey, Chris Murphy and his partner Stephanie McGraw of Kentucky, and great granddaughter Ellie Murphy of Kentucky. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well as several friends. Linda was predeceased by her husband Dave who passed just 10 days prior; she truly had a broken heart and could not be on this earth without him. Linda was also predeceased by her parents Marjorie Reilly and Frank Reilly