Erin Maloney, 4 year-old twin daughter of Thomas Maloney of Worcester, died far too early in life, on October 27th, 2006, and entered into the arms of the Lord and her mother Lori J. (Paulin) Maloney, who passed away on August 1st of 2005.

Besides her father, Erin leaves her twin sister, Katelyn; her paternal grandparents, Thomas and Deborah Maloney of Medford; her maternal grandparents, George and Judy (Rouillard) Paulin of Worcester; her cousin, Shannon Paulin; aunt and uncle, Chris and Kim Paulin of Worcester; her aunts, Jean Paulin of Worcester and Melissa Maloney of Medford and her uncle, Shaun Maloney of Medford. Erin was born on January 21st 2002 in Worcester. She was a pre schooler at Norrback Elementary School. Erin was a considered a little princess, who presented herself as a little mother.

Erin's funeral will be held Thursday, November 2nd from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of Saint George, 40 Brattle St. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, where she will be laid to rest beside her mother. Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, November 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, 181 Park Ave., suite 12, West Springfield, MA 01089.