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Shirley Mahoney Obituary

MAHONEY, Shirley M. 82, formerly of Arlington, MA, died Mon., Oct. 6, 2008 in Saco, ME. She was born, August 26, 1926 in Somerville, MA, daughter of Harry A. and Hilda M. (Cooper) Ryan. Her husband of 42 yrs. John J. Mahoney Sr. died in 1993. She leaves two sons, John J. Mahoney Jr. of Taunton, MA and Patrick Mahoney of York, ME; three daughters, Beverly Winkler of Wasilla, Alaska, Shirley Borges of Bowdoinham, ME and Mary Hallene of Wells, ME; two sisters, Dorothy Coughlin of Woburn, MA and Beverly Doucette of Clearwater, FL; 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. A daughter, Nancy Hicks, two brothers, Harry Ryan and Norman "Sonny" Ryan and a sister, Jeanette Brown predeceased her. Calling hours for Mrs. Mahoney will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Wed., Oct. 8th in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., YORK, Maine. A funeral home service will take place at 10 am on Thurs., Oct. 9th. Burial will be in the First Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the York Ambulance Assoc., P.O. Box 238, York, ME 03909.Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Paul Brown

October 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Shirley Mahoney. We will always treasure our visit with Aunt Shirl at the family reunion a few years ago. Love to all, Paul & Carol Brown

Leasa (Brown) Swamberger

October 8, 2008

My condolences for your loss. I have so many fond memories of visiting your family with my grandmother Jeanette Brown and meeting Aunt Shirley. That visit helped me connect the dots of her family. Take Care and Aunt Shirley will always be remembered!

Bonnie Rainville

October 7, 2008

I will always remember your Mom & Nancy spending time together back in the GOOD ole days at the bottom of the hill & at the Chicken Shoots at the "V". Your Mom winning the pool of when Robert III would be born and taking the prize and buying him a little portable travel bed!! She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!! God bless her!!!

ADRIANNE TRUDEAU-BERRY

October 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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