Newton: Maggie Wilson, 81, formerly of Westview Commons in Killingly and Lebanon Hill Housing, Southbridge, passed away at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Maggie leaves her two sons, David K. Ayau and his wife Skiyea L. Ayau, Joel T. Ayau and his wife Cheng-Yin Lin, and her five grandchildren Kahliel K. Ayau, Kalai K. Ayau, Makani K. Ayau, Keoni K. Ayau, and Ian L. Ayau, as well as her former husband Thomas L.C. Ayau, Jr. She was predeceased by her husband of 9 years, Theodore M. Harakaly Sr.

Maggie was born and raised in Southbridge, MA. She graduated from Mary E. Wells in 1960, and completed degrees at Clark University and Chaminade University. Maggie was a profoundly sympathetic and compassionate woman who found her calling late in life as a social worker, assisting the elderly through Tri-Valley Elderly Services. She came to sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization which became central to her social life and network of caring for many other women. Maggie had a life full of zest, and was known for her quirky sense of humor and love for her children and grandchildren.

Calling hours for Maggie will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, followed by a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 7:00pm. Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge, will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 640 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 or online at http://salvationarmyma.org/Worcester