Name: Visitation for CAROL ANN MAHONEY
Start: 2018-01-23T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-24T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

MAHONEY, Carol Ann 87, of Scituate, MA and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018 at her residence in Florida. Carol previously lived in West Roxbury, MA for many years. Carol was born December 16, 1930 in Newton, MA the daughter of the late Walter W. and Catherine C. (Timmins) Hartford. Mrs. Mahoney worked as an executive secretary for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Raytheon Company.

She was a passionate sports fan of all teams from New England, especially the Boston Celtics. Carol was a member of the Scituate Country Club and Imperial Golf Club where she also served as president of the Nine Holer's Group. She loved golfing and would often mentor young golfers. Carol was always very active in the community in which she lived; she was a longtime Girl Scout Leader, president of the Sandhillettes, Theresians and Center-Spring Improvement Association. She was also the first woman board member of the Scituate Beach Association, serving as Treasurer. She enjoyed friends, travel, hot fudge sundaes, and weekly yard sales.

Survivors include her loving children, John "Ted" (Lei) Mahoney of Bridgewater, MA, Gail (James) McKenna of North Attleboro, MA, Brenda (Rick) Willard of Scituate, MA, Timothy (Kathy) Mahoney of Kensington, NH; sister-in-law, Beverly Hartford of Newton, MA; grandchildren John "Jay" (Katherine) Mahoney, Laura Mahoney, Jacqueline (Zachary) Secor, Alexander (Julianne) McKenna, Christopher (Carina) Mingolla, Robert (Christie) Mingolla, Ericka Willard, Kimberly (Joe) Fogg, and John, Madeline, and Michael Mahoney. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, Alexis, Cailey, Catherine "Kate," Fiona, Giana, Jack, Keira, Nicholas, Rebecca, Reagan, Riley, and Susan, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, John T. Mahoney in 2005; and brothers, Walter (Anne) Hartford Jr., Richard Hartford and Kenneth Hartford.

Visitation to take place Tuesday January 23 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, SCITUATE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent St, Scituate, MA on Wednesday January 24 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate. Memorial contributions in Carol's name may be made to the Scituate Beach Association, P.O. Box 39, Scituate, MA 02066. Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. RichardsonGaffeyFH/DN Customer LogoRichardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for CAROL MAHONEY

11 Entries

Linda Dirksen

January 25, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the Mahoney Family. I knew Carol from Scituate CC. You could say I was on the receiving end of her mentoring. She was patient, kind and welcoming. Carol always had a smile and I don't think she ever met a stranger. I would await her return to Scituate from Naples every spring. I will sorely miss her presence in Scituate. She exemplified the "Greatest Generation."

January 23, 2018

Ted and Family - We are sorry for your loss. Your mom was funny and vibrant the few times we spent together. Hopefully she is watching her beloved Patriots from above.
Joe and Pattie

Susan Cronin-Leonard

January 22, 2018

Ted, Gail, Brenda and Tim, I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My parents and siblings and I had so much fun with you and your parents in West Roxbury and Scituate. Lots of laughter and happy memories. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Joe Hern

January 22, 2018

Mrs. Mahoney was always a kind and vibrant presence on Fernwood Road, WR. What I remember about her was that she treated a kid like a person. What put me in awe of her was the time we were playing with a football in the street. She came out, took off her shoe and punted the ball high into the air. I couldn't believe a ball could go that high, that a bare foot would not be broken by such a feat or that a mother would/could do that! Condolences to the Mahoneys but be comforted by the memories of your mother/grandmother/greatgrandmother.

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January 22, 2018

Deepest condolences to the Mahoney family on your loss. Carol was a wonderful person, and I am grateful to have gotten to know her over the years at the Beach Association to which she gave so much. With thoughts and prayers.

Bob Hamel, Jr.

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Michael Sullivan

January 21, 2018

To the Mahoney Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I have such fond memories of your mom and dad, as we all grew up and the wonderful summer memories of Scituate. The Beach Association provided many of those memorable moments.

You are in my thoughts and prayer.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

January 20, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 20, 2018

I remember fondly sitting on Sand Hills Beach with Carol and all the good times we had at the Scituate Beach Assoc. She was a great lady and always fun to be around. Merrilyn O'Brien

Beverly Hartford

January 19, 2018

I will always remember the good times that Carol & Jack and Kenny and I had over the years. The bargains we made at yard sales always make me smile. I will miss you Carol. You were a wonderful sister-in-law and will be missed by all. Love you always Beverly

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