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Rita McMahon Obituary
Lillian Curry McMahon
Mrs. McMahon, age 76, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2008. Rita was born May 5, 1932 in Cambridge, MA. She graduated from Cambridge High and Latin school in 1949 and Emmanuel College in 1952 with a Bachelors of Arts degree; and received her Master's degree in Education from Boston State Teachers College in 1957. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Hill Curry and James Curry; her husband, Richard King McMahon; and her brothers, Ronald Curry and James Curry.
Rita is survived by her son, David McMahon of Manassas, VA; daughters and sons-in-law Laura and Gary Presti of Lawrenceville, GA, Claire and Michael Wise of Suwanee, GA; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Marana McMahon of Lawrenceville, GA; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and sixteen nieces and nephews. Rita is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Lillian and Frederic Donahue of Billerica, MA; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Curry of Concord, NH.
Rita spent over 20 years teaching in school systems in North Easton and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Charlotte, North Carolina, Snellville, Lawrenceville and Lilburn, Georgia, retiring in the Gwinnett County School system. She was a reading specialist for elementary and junior high students and taught the gifted program at Parkview High School and Sweetwater and Snellville Middle Schools. She was very active at St. John Neumann Catholic Church as a member of Hilltoppers and a volunteer at Second Time Around thrift store.
Rita was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting, sewing, volunteering, and visiting with family and friends. Rita was a rare, gentle soul who never met a stranger and will be deeply missed by many.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tim Steward Funeral Home in Snellville on Monday, July 7 2008. A mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Lilburn.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Rita's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 801 Tom Smith Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078, 770-979-5010 is assisting the McMahon Family. Please sign online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com.
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Dawn Webb
July 7, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Rita. I only met her a couple of times, but remember her being a very sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. My parents (Joyce & Chuck) are out of town, so are unable to attend the service tomorrow. However, my mom did want you to know that she is requesting a Mass in Rita's name at the Assoc. of Marian Helpers in Stockbridge, MA.
FYI - My mom tried calling the phone #'s she had for Rich & Claire (I think), but apparently you've both moved since then. If anyone reads this and can email me a current phone #, I will pass it along.
May God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Hugh Crossman
July 6, 2008
As the bus driver for Laurel Grove, I was always delighted to have Rita along as a passenger. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a real zest for life and was just a great all around person. My wife Dianne was also fortunate to have known Rita and worked with her in the Gwinnett County school system. She will be missed by all of her many friends and the staff at Laurel Grove. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Pam Lemon
July 6, 2008
Your mother will be truly be missed. You are in our prayers.
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