Catherine McMahon Faley

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Catherine 'Marie' McMahon Faley, 80 WINDHAM -- After a long courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Catherine 'Marie' McMahon Faley, 80, of Windham, died peacefully with her husband at her side on Monday, March 2, 2009, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Marie was born in Bristol, Conn., on July 13, 1928, the daughter of Peter Joseph McMahon and Katherine Buckley McMahon. She attended St. Joseph's School and graduated from Bristol High School in 1946. During this time she met her husband, Richard 'Dick' Faley of West Hartford, Conn. hey married in Bristol, Conn., in 1950, and moved to Durham, N.C. while Dick completed his senior year at Duke University. Marie and Dick relocated many times during the course of their 58 year marriage, spending most of their lives in Connecticut where they raised their three children. Marie was an avid tennis player in her youth and also enjoyed reading, flower arranging, watching college basketball games (especially Duke), and being surrounded by her friends and family at Jordan's Camps in Fryeburg. She loved viewing the sunsets on Sebago Lake and going to lunch at Charlie Beiggs restaurant. Marie is survived by her husband Richard W. Faley of Windham; a sister Maureen M. Gaski, and a brother John Brian McMahon and wife Betsy, all of Bristol, Conn. She is also survived by her daughter, Lisa Faley Howard of Fryeburg, a son, Todd and wife Rosemary of Windham, and a daughter Beth Bosco of West Hartford, Conn. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren and two step granddaughters, Jonathan Howard, Meghan Howard, Ryan Faley, Casey Faley, Jason Bosco, Kristina Bosco, Joseph Bosco Jr., Elisabeth Bosco, Jon Bosco, Peter Bosco, Sara Clarkin and Becky Clarkin. Marie will be dearly missed by her many loving nieces, nephews, and her faithful dog Maxx. The family is grateful for the exceptional care and compassion shown by Mercy Hospital, Gosnell House, and special care givers. A memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Windham, at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie's memory to a charity of choice or one of the following: Hospice of Southern Maine 180 U.S. Rt. 1 Scarborough, Maine 04074 Oak Hill Group Home 120 Holcomb St. Hartford, Connecticut 06112-1589 or Mercy Hospital 144 State St. Portland, Maine 04101 Catherine 'Marie' McMahon Faley

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Mar. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Faley

8 Entries

Charlie Gardner

March 11, 2009

Dick, Lisa, Todd, and Beth

The special times we spent on Lovewell Pond were made more special by Marie's ready laughter. She always seemed to find humor in any situation. The Abbott and Costello routine of Russ and Dick installing the kitchen cabinets in your cottage brought tears to Marie's eyes. She had a kind spirit and a wide-eyed view of the world that made me look at things from a different angle. Rest assured that they are all relaxing on a Jordan's Camp beach somewhere...

Much love and affection,

Patti and Bryan Pecht

March 6, 2009

Dear Rosie and Todd,

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman whom we were very lucky to have spent time with during our short stay in Maine. She always loved watching Colby and Max play together. We'll all miss her. Know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you and Dick at this sorrowful time.

Patti and Bryan

Susan Gardner Beccia

March 6, 2009

Dear Mr Faley, Our families shared many wonderful times at Lovewell Pond. I hope the memories of those lazy summer days of fun bring you some comfort in your sorrow. Susan

Sharon Gieringer

March 5, 2009

Todd, Rosie & family
Robert and I. Nick and Nikki and Girls just want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Marie was a wonderful person we are all so sorry for you loss.

Terri Dickinson

March 5, 2009

I am so glad I was able to meet Mrs. Faley, her husband, her son, and daughter in law. She was very much loved by you all and it was most obvious to see.

Sincerely,
Terri Dickinson
(Formerly from Interim Healthcare)

Debra Schuman

March 5, 2009

Hello Dick (Fryeburg Ghost) and family,
Sorry to hear about Marie. She was a wonderful person. We have many fond memories of our visits in CT. and Jordan Camps. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

The Schumans
Debbie F., George, Michael,
Patrick and Ryan

JACK PETERSON

March 4, 2009

HELLO DICK'
CHECKING THE OBITS WHILE IN NAPLES AND AND SAW MARIE FALEY'S NAME. PARKINSONS SUCH A HORRIBLE DISEASE WE SEND OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOU AND THE FAMILY' DICK' WE GO BACK A LONG WAY. SUNDAY SCHOOLAT@ RUSS AND HUNGERFORD.STAY WELL AND BLESSINGS.
JACK

Linda McAfee

March 4, 2009

To Lisa and family, So sorry to hear about Marie, she was a lovely lady. It was a pleasure to know her. Our thoughts are with you.

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