Louise Mayer

Louise F. Mayer passed into the loving hands of the Lord on Nov. 4, 2025. She was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Hopkinton, where she lived all of her life. She was the daughter of Frederick and Madeline (Greene) Moran.

Louise graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1945 and from Framingham Union School of Nursing in 1948. She worked for many years as a registered nurse while raising her family as a widowed mother with the help of her supportive family, including her father, aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her husband, James, sister Catherine, and son-in-law Jerry Tuite.

She is survived by her five children: James Mayer and wife Maryellen of Jupiter Island, Florida; Ted Mayer and wife Denise of Hopkinton; Ann Tuite of Hopkinton; Mary Carver and husband Tom of Hopkinton; and Joe Mayer of Hampton, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition, Louise leaves many close friends and a long list of relatives from the O’Connell, Moran and Mayer families.

Louise lived a full and joyful life. As a young woman in her early 20s, she ventured to Florida for a short time, working as a nurse. She was adventurous and confident. She was active throughout her life and enjoyed traveling, gardening cheering for the Boston Red Sox, riding the waves at Hampton Beach, and spending time with her many friends and family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, sense of humor and devotion to those she loved.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home in Hopkinton. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Louise’s name may be made to the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, 112 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

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