Lori Ann Maloney

September 10, 1952 – July 03, 2023

In true Maloney fashion, Lori accepted her cancer diagnosis with grace, courage, faith and humor.  Sadly, Lori passed away on July 3, with her brother Steve at her side in her home, the Orphanage.

Lori Ann Maloney was born in Butte on September 10,1952 to William J. "Babe" and Mary Doris (Anderson) Maloney.  She joined older sisters Kathy and Sherrie. After a few years they added brothers Bubba and Steve to make Lori the true middle child.

Lori attended St Patrick's grade school "Go Shamrocks!" and was a proud member of the Butte Central class of 1970, which was the first class to graduate from the combined Girls and Boys Central.

She started her career in Public Service at the Butte Public Library in 1970.  After the death of her father, Babe, she began working for the Butte Silver Bow Clerk of The Court office and eventually ran for the Clerks position carrying on the Maloney name in that office. Lori faithfully and honorably served Butte/Silver Bow as the Clerk of the Court from December,1986 to her retirement in 2016.  Upon her retirement she received accolades from both the District Court and the Supreme Court of Montana,  After retirement Lori was a member of the State Commission of Practice. She was named to that commission by Chief Justice Mike McGrath.

Community involvement was very important to Lori, and she was excellent at it.  She had a natural knack for hospitality that gathered everyone together. Lori, along with Danette Harrington, spear headed the decoration of the Courthouse for all holidays.

To say Lori was Irish is an understatement, March 17 was always the best holiday at the Maloney home.  Lori was one of the original Shamrock Street painters. In the beginning the group were vandals doing graffiti on Main Street. Eventually they became part of the St Patrick's day events having police protection for their artistic expressions. The An Ri Ra Irish festival brought out the best of Lori. She served as Hospitality chair for several years. She and her crew, the "Apron Girls" served meals to the performers, organized receptions and showed people from around the world the welcoming friendly Butte spirit.  She made friendships with performers that lasted long after the festival.  Lori was a lifelong member of St Patrick's Parish.  Serving as a faithful member as Reader, Eucharistic Minister, and member of the Parish Council.  We have all lost a special person. She lived her life well with a lot of love for her faith, her family, and her friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Babe and Mary D.  Her sisters Kathy and Sherrie and brother Bubba. She is also preceded by her second parents Betty Ann and Bernie Harrington and her cousins Joanne and Bud Nobili, Brian Harrington and Peggy O'Neil.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Celine Maloney, beloved nephews Sam Maloney and Jackson Maloney (Love you to the Moon and Back) Sister-in-law, Mary Kay Maloney.  She is ls also survived by the Harrington clan. Gary and Meg Harrington and their children TJ, Chad (Heather) and Dana (Monte) and families, Margaret Harrington and Brians daughter Heather, Bernie and Lynn Harrington and their children Jace (Randi), Kalli (Nick) and their families, Shaun and Kim Harrington. Also, special cousins the children of Bud and JoAnne Nobili Mike (Rendy), Mark (Leila) Brock (Shannon) and families.  The Maloney family, Myles and Loretta Maloney and their children Molly and Cartie. Shawn and Sue Maloney and their children, Myles, Meaghan and Max.  She is also survived by Linda Lavelle of San Francisco and Des Lavelle and his partner Irene Rogers of County Kerry, Ireland.  Lori is also survived by her BFF and co-conspirator Danette Harrington and her family, the Hartwicks.  She is survived by numerous friends and former coworkers who were a huge part of her life.  Also, close family friend Frank Gary

Lori took very good care of her family. She cared for several family members in their last days.  Her love was boundless for her family.  She was also the biggest cheerleader for her family's accomplishments … always in the front row with the biggest smile.

The family would like to thank St James Hospital and Senior Solutions Hospice for their care of Lori  Special Thank you to Fr Patrick Beretta, Father Robert Porter, Father Tom Haffey and Deacon John Uggetti for their spiritual guidance,

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to charity of donor's choice.

Slainte, dear Lori.  "Love you more."

A Celebration of this remarkable life will begin Monday July 17 with visitation from 5pm to 7 pm in the Duggan Dolan Mortuary Chapel.  Parish Vigil will be at 7 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday July 18 at St Patrick's Church visitation at 10am and Mass at 11 am. Burial will follow mass at Holy Cross Cemetery.