Writer’s ‘masterful’ obituary for her mom makes readers ‘laugh through tears’

nypost.com:

“masterfully” making them laugh and cry at the same time. New York Times writer Caity Weaver, 33, composed the moving piece following the death of her beloved mom, Dr.

Maureen Brennan-Weaver, on June 14 at the age of 65. Weaver’s obituary was published in Pennsylvania’s Patriot News before it was shared by the journalist on Twitter, where it racked up more than 30,000 likes and hundreds of heartwarming responses. “Dr.

Maureen Brennan-Weaver died at home in Harrisburg on June 14th, shocking all who loved her by being ahead of schedule for the first time in her life,” the humorous opening line of the piece read.

The obituary painted a vivid picture of Brennan-Weaver, who studied at Bryn Mawr and practiced as a podiatrist. “She chose podiatry to have holidays off, but usually forgot to schedule them,” Weaver whimsically wrote of her mom. “[She] was treasured by patients who showered her with homemade treats she occasionally accepted as pay.”The loving daughter continued: “She could not stop herself from buying shoes for patients if she spotted just what they needed while shopping.