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Moe Brodeur

June 23, 1947 - February 11, 2024

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Obituary For Moe Brodeur

Maureen J. (L’Italien) Brodeur, 76, of Peabody, and formerly of Salem, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday evening. Moe, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was the wife of Benoit J. “Ben” Brodeur with whom she shared 54 years of marriage and over 63 years as a couple.

Moe grew up in Salem and was the daughter of the late Laurien and Alice (Gagnon) L’Italien. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School, Class of ’66, where she was class president. Moe attended Bridgewater State College before beginning her professional career. From the late 70’s through the ‘90’s Moe was a corporate officer and owner of Colonial Carriage Company in Salem, while also working her fulltime job, first at Naumkeag Trust and then Century Bank. She then became the Section 8 Administrator promoted to Executive Director of the Salem Housing Authority.

Moe then joined her husband as he partnered in 1983 with Frank Cahill, becoming the Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home in Peabody. In 2000, they merged with the Conway Funeral Home becoming the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, where Moe was the office manager until her retirement in 2018. In addition, Moe was involved for many years with the Peabody Chamber of Commerce and was an early volunteer with the Peabody International Festival at its inception.

Moe’s greatest passion was the love of her Pharaoh Hounds; Ramesses, Luxor, Sultan, Titan and Royal. She and Ben travelled extensively with them throughout the United States and Canada where she made wonderful friends and acquaintances. Her other joy was entertaining family and friends at their pool in the summer.

In addition to her husband, Ben, she is survived by her twin sister Kathy L’Italien and her partner Bob Spychalski, as well as her sister-in-law, Fernande L’Italien both of Salem, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and her Gazehounds of New England Club (GONE) lure coursing family. She was predeceased by her brother Michael and sister Alice Ernsberger.

Funeral services for Moe will be private. If you wish to honor Moe, you may make a donation in her name to Citizens Inn, C/O Haven from Hunger, 81 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960

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  • February 21, 2024

    Ben I am so sorry for loss. She will certainly missed.

  • February 20, 2024

    Moe was a wonderful person, friendly and helpful to everyone at coursing trials. She will be greatly missed by everone. Rest in peace Moe. May GOD give Ben comfort in this time of loss.

  • February 18, 2024

    So sorry to hear of Moe's passing - such a special and welcoming woman- she will be missed by many but especially her "dog" family.. praying for comfort for Ben and Royal

  • February 17, 2024

    Ben, We are so saddened to hear of Moe's passing. We have many fond memories and always enjoyed our time with both of you over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Marty Chaput Jr, Ted and Lisa (Chaput)Alfano, Ted and Laura(Chaput) Farnham and Michelle Chaput.

  • February 17, 2024

    Ben. My sincerest condolences. Jo Gallo

  • February 17, 2024

    My heart is broken. She was my friend and I loved her. I will miss you terribly. I can't imagine coursing without you. What a void. I also can't imagine saying Ben's name without Moe's name following! Rest In Peace my friend. Love you Sue Ann

  • February 17, 2024

    So sorry Ben. Our family has been blessed by knowing her from the Naumkeag days on. You two were great to my parents. So many fun memories.

  • February 17, 2024

    Dearest Moe you will be so missed by so many. Thank you for all the love and kindness you brought to our gatherings. Lure coursing in Region 9 will not be the same without you. Rest well dear friend. We will always remember you...until we meet again, good night and God Bless you sweet soul.

  • February 16, 2024

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dear Moe. She was a special person. I did not know her well but enjoyed when you and she came to Hanover Lure Coursing for our trials. I may have first met you at the trial in Warwick New York. I find it so hard to believe your dear Moe has passed. I will always remember your smiles and and hers when you two were together. I so heart warming and helpful were you both. We will all remember her over the Rainbow. God Bless you! Carol Smith and the Salukis

  • February 16, 2024

    Dear Ben, John and I are deeply sorry and are so saddened to hear that Moe has passed. Tears sprung to my eyes in sad disbelief. We will fondly remember as the strong, funny, and extremely patient person with such an incredible presence and smile. We think back to our first step into lure coursing with our Zonka and Luna and how Moe shared so much of her wisdom and humor with us. We send our truest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Melody & John Esposito

  • February 16, 2024

    Moe was a complete and perfect human. At least in my assessment. She had the best smile. She was private, yet upbeat, and welcoming. She was serious at times, not always pleased about the inappropriate behavior of others, but the Moe I knew was always kind, especially to newcomers to a life experience. That to me is perfection. And she gave back to humanity. I know she is in a very, very good place. She was finished here. She has much to do in the next world.

  • February 16, 2024

    Ben, so sorry to hear about Moe's passing. She always made me laugh. I will miss all of her fun stories. Fondly, Kathie Levesque

  • February 16, 2024

    Ben so sorry for your loss. So many memories.

  • February 16, 2024

    Dear Ben & family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers! Solange M Laitinen

  • February 16, 2024

    In loving memory of your Moe, a woman whose kindness and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Moe never met a stranger. My thoughts and prayers to you Ben, your family, and friends.

  • February 15, 2024

    Moe was a complete pleasure and honor to share the love of our hounds through lure coursing and Gazehounds of New England. She will be missed dearly. May Moe and Ben find comfort knowing she is resting in Gods arms...

  • February 15, 2024

    I am heartbroken to hear of my friend Moe's passing. I so looked forward to the Ben and Moe show when they would wrestle those Pharaoh hounds to the line. What a force of nature she was. I will miss her dearly. Ben my heart breaks for you as well. She was the love of your life and will always remain with you and watch over you. Rest in Peace Moe. - Pat Wieland Tortoise & Hare Coursing Club

  • February 15, 2024

    BEN SO TERRIBLY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR SWEETHEART S PASSING IT WAS A TEENAGER ROMANCE THAT CONTINUED FOREVER RIP MO AND WATCH OVER HIM ANNE AND LENNY RUSSELL

  • February 15, 2024

    Ben, Michel Michaud and I are so sorry to hear about Moe's passing . You have our deepest sympathies. May her memory be eternal.

  • February 15, 2024

    Ben - I am so sorry for your loss. Moe was a force and I appreciate everything I learned from her through GONE. May her memory be a blessing and a balm for you and your family. ~ D Pei Wu

  • February 15, 2024

    may all your Pharaoh's have met you at the Bridge & you all are now coursing together. Your presence, laughter & good times will be missed by many. Rest in Peace.

  • February 15, 2024

    Ben, we are so sorry to hear of Moe's passing. May the angels lead her home. Dianne and Lonnie Brennan

  • February 15, 2024

    It is with a very sad and heavy heart that Victoria and I learn of Moe's passing. Moe was supposed to go on forever. She was always so kind and generous to us as neophyte members of GONE; always willing to help and demonstrate the proper way to course our whippets. Vic and I will miss her immeasurably; as will all the members of GONE and the many other coursing organizations to which she belonged. Rest in peace. Noel Dennis & Victoria Burke.

  • February 15, 2024

    Oh Ben, my deepest condolences are with you in the loss of your sweet Moe. God bless. Nancy Landry

  • February 15, 2024

    Our dear friend of many years. Rest in peace Moe.

  • February 15, 2024

    Our condolences and prayers Ben and family🙏🙏🙏we have beautiful memories of you and Moe at our many dog events. She was a very special person may she Rest In Peace 🙏❤️🙏 Debby and Rick King

  • February 15, 2024

    Ben, we are so sorry to hear of Moe's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  • February 15, 2024

    Our deepest condolence to you and the family, I'm glad we had the pleasure of her dining out, we will truly miss her. Love Elaine and Bobby

  • February 15, 2024

    Dear Ben - I was saddened to learn of Moe's passing. with deepest sympathies, sincerely, Peter Z

  • February 15, 2024

    Moe, so many memories, from our early days at Naumkeag to now. Will miss your hugs, smiles and love. My sympathy to Ben, Kathy and all her family. Love, Gisele

  • February 15, 2024

    Dear Ben - I was deeply saddened to learn of Moe's passing. I have fond memories of us at Brodies Pub enjoying a cocktail or two, along with some lively conversation!! Please know, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Most sincerely, Michelle Talisman

  • February 15, 2024

    Ben, we are so sorry to hear of Moe's passing. Sending love and prayers. RIP Moe 💔🙏

  • February 15, 2024

    My deepest condolences to Ben and her family. She was a beautiful person inside and out. May she RIP

  • February 15, 2024

    My condolences to Ben and your entire family. I will miss her smile and her hugs. She was truly an amazing, beautiful and loving woman. Rest in peace Moe❤️

  • February 15, 2024

    Ben, sorry to hear of the loss of Moe, she was a great person! So sorry Carole Bergeron

  • February 15, 2024

    RIP Moe will miss you and your hugs & kisses 🙏🙏🙏

  • February 15, 2024

    Our deepest condolences to you Ben on the passing of Moe May the good Lord have his blessings upon her soul and Her Memory Be Eternal. Michael & Evelyn Lucas

  • February 15, 2024

    Farewell to a Lovely Soul . . . R.I.P. Moe

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    Eddie Kominek sent Mixed Spray for Moe Brodeur - February 16, 2024

    Our deepest condolences. Gazehound Association of the Smokey Mountains

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