Irene McMahon

Irene (Queen) McMahon, 96, of Hudson, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25 at the home of her daughter, Constance DeFalco in Clinton, wife of the late Frank DeFalco of Marlboro, from complications due to Congestive Heart Failure. She was the beloved wife of George McMahon who passed away in 1967.

She was born and raised in Hudson, daughter of the late Anthony F. and Mary S. (Viera) Queen, where she attended Hudson schools. Irene was employed by the General Electric Co. for many years until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of Saint Michael's Parish in Hudson and member of the Saint Michael's Holy Ghost Society. She also attended the Immaculate Conception Church in Lancaster. Irene's family was always first during her life and devoted many hours to her yard and garden which she cherished. She will always be remembered for her love of children and the flowers she cared for. She is survived by her son, Joseph P. McMahon and his wife Patricia of Hampton, NH; her daughter, Constance DeFalco of Clinton; her son-in-law, Richard McRell of Clinton, husband of the late Betty (McMahon) McRell who passed away in 2000; 10 Grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and 10 Great-Great Grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central St. Hudson, MA 01749. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Affinity Hospice of Life, 14 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730.

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