Peabody - Mary Lou Moran, 87, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, following a period of declining health. Mary Lou was a devout Catholic and spread her love and kindness to all. Mary Lou worked as a switchboard operator at Conrad and Chandler at the North Shore Mall for many years. Mary Lou died peacefully with dignity and grace, just as she had lived her life. Her funeral Mass will be at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers, on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem.