Devoted wife, beloved mother, and loving grandmother passed away peacefully due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and joined her husband in Heaven on February 1, 2017.
Maurie was born in Dublin, Ireland on September 4, 1934, and came to this country seeking adventure. She met the love of her life, Hank Dombrowski, and they married on April 25, 1959. Stationed across the U.S., they lived a Navy life and landed in Virginia Beach to raise their family.
She is survived by her daughters Maureen Armstrong (Tim), Ann Hazlett (Ned), and Amy Walls (Mike); her grandchildren Richard and Mark Armstrong, Caroline and Konstantin Hazlett, and Maddie and Brenna Walls; brother Pat Saunders of Dublin, Ireland; sister-in-law Dorothy Tardiff; brother-in-law John Reilly; nephews Kevin Reilly, Garrett Saunders, and Kieron Saunders; and niece Kerry Clark.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 25th, from 1 to 3 PM at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 7001 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23505. Maurie will be interred with Hank at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Hope For Life Rescue, Inc. located at 610 Jack Rabbit Road, Suite #1, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451.
Past Services
Memorial
Saturday February 25, 2017
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
So sorry for your loss. Maurie was a wonderful lady and friend to all of us in the neighborhood. She will be missed. Your family is in our prayers. Sorry I couldn’t make it to the celebration. I just had knee surgery on Friday. Have been thinking of you all. Hugs.
Maire, You were like a big sister to me. My memories of you, I will cherish for the rest of my life. You will forever be in my heart and soul. I love you always.
Maureen, Ann and Amy, In memory of your mother please accept my sincere condolence. May your many memories bring you the comfort of our great God of comfort and hearer of prayers. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4; Psalm 65:2
She will be missed and always remembered for her kindness.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Know we are lifting you up in prayer.
Ann, Maureen, Amy and The Family of Mrs. Dombrowski , We are very sorry for your loss. Our Sympathy,Love and Prayers are with all of you. God Bless You.