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Joan Mahoney Obituary
Joan H. (Doherty) Mahoney, age 94, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Doherty, she had been a Fairfield resident the past 57 years. Joan graduated from St. Clement High School in Somerville, MA and Regis College in Weston, MA. She taught Home Economics prior to marrying the love of her life, WW II Navy Vet. John A. Mahoney Sr. She was a well-known and active member of St. Pius X Church since 1964. Joanie was always up for social adventures both intimate and grand. Some of her favorite pastimes were hosting her huge extended family in annual gatherings at Buck's Pond on Cape Cod, 'Lobster Nights' on her porch, and every Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday in her home. She was a former member of both the Patterson Club and the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield as well as an avid Patriots fan. Joanie will be truly missed by her six beloved children, Mary Pat Bagrosky of Midland, MI, (Lee), Christine Hughes of Fairfield, (James), Beth Pastor of Hanover, NH, (Martin), Debra Wohlberg of Darien, CT, (Seth), John A. Mahoney Jr. of Belmar, NJ, (Margaret), Peter Mahoney of South Lake Tahoe, CA; nine cherished grandchildren, Emily Reiger, Katherine Joyce, Matthew Conyers, Patrick Hughes, Andrew Conyers, Margaret Egan, Hannah Hughes, Michael Wohlberg, Grace Wohlberg, 11 great-grandchildren, several beloved nieces and nephews, and countless friends. In addition to her parents, Joanie was predeceased by her beloved husband John A. Mahoney, Sr., sister Mary Lou Doherty of Medford, MA, and brother Charles Doherty of Stoneham, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may greet the family Sunday from 4-7 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Pius X Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joan's memory to Team Woofgang Co., 1300 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 (www.woofgangco.org) For information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com
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Steve McCabe
January 15, 2022
I wanted to express my condolences on Joan's death. My dad, Bob McCabe, was a classmate of your parents at St. Clement. Following my dad's death, she and I would speak periodically on the phone. It pleased me to be able to speak with an old schoolmate of his and to hear her stories about her days in Medford. Although we had never met in person, it was always a pleasure for me to be able to talk with her. I wanted to express my sympathies for your loss.
Carol McKenna
August 1, 2021
I am grateful for the wonderful memories I have of Aunt Joan and the entire Mahoney clan. It was such a gift to share beautiful Cape Cod and the sun & sand at Buck´s Pond for so many summers with the whole crew. Aunt Joan always displayed a rare combination of positive attitude and down-to-earth practicality which I admire to this day. She will be greatly missed. My love to all the Mahoneys...
Leslie Newing
August 1, 2021
Lots of wonderful memories of growing up together with our families at GE functions and the Patterson Club. Memories that will last in our hearts forever. My thoughts are with all of you in the loss of Mrs Mahoney at this time.
James F Sullivan
August 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott Fabry
July 31, 2021
John, Gus and the Mahoney Family, I'm sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She had a real spark and was always kind.
Susan Barrett
July 30, 2021
May your many special memories help you through these days ahead. She was a wonderful woman of faith that set an example for all of us. May she be at peace.
Janet Haffner
July 30, 2021
It was always a pleasure to see your mother be it at Notre Dame events or at unexpected meetings.Her Irish beauty shone brightly.My thoughts and prayers reach out to you at this time. Janet Haffner
Christine M. Niedermeier
July 30, 2021
MaryPat and family:
I am saddened to learn of your mother's passing. But, you surely have so many amazing memories of her! Your mother was such a vibrant and loving person. I hope her memory will be of comfort to your wonderful family at this difficult time.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
July 29, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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