Mary O'Malley.

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HUDSON -- Mary J. (Murphy) O'Malley, 71, of 48 Lakeside Ave., Hudson, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, Jan. 24.

She was the daughter of the late D. Francis and Mary R. (Bradshaw) Murphy, the wife of Robert F. O'Malley and the mother of Robert F. (Frank) O'Malley Jr. of Hudson.

Mrs. O'Malley was an educator. A graduate of Emmanuel College, Mrs. O'Malley began her career as a sixth-grade teacher at the former Packard Street School. She later taught mathematics at the former JFK Middle School and Hudson High School.

After obtaining advanced degrees in psychology and counseling, Mrs. O'Malley worked as a guidance counselor at the Farley School and later as the district-wide school psychologist for the Hudson public schools.

Mrs. O'Malley spent many volunteer hours tutoring students in math. She also organized an after-school math tutoring program for elementary students.

For many years, she helped organize the Special Olympics games in Hudson and assisted as a coach for practices. Mrs. O'Malley was a lifelong member of St. Michael Parish. She was a member of the St. Michael choir and volunteered with other parish members at Our Father's...