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Daniel Mahoney Obituary
Tierra Verde FL - Daniel F (Shaw) Mahoney, 66, of Tierra Verde FL died at home February 23, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He leaves his best friend and wife, Caroline (Connors) Mahoney of Tierra Verde FL, his son Jeffrey Daniel Mahoney and his wife Alethea of Medford, MA; granddaughters Michaela Mahoney Tsui of Hong Kong and Kaylyn Mahoney-Hickey of Kingston, MA; siblings Christine (Mahoney) Poole of Warren, MA, Debra (Shaw) Gilligan of Ashby, MA, Richard Shaw of Ashby MA, Thomas Mahoney of Maine; a large extended family of nieces, nephews, inlaws, and friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his children Wendy Ellen Mahoney in 1995 and Brian Kenneth Mahoney in 2011.
Born in Waltham, MA June 6, 1947, he lived in Worcester, Auburn, and Oxford, then attended Boston Latin School and Northeastern University for Civil Engineering.
Beginning his career as project manager for Carlson Corp, Wayland, MA, he went on to become Vice President, Granger Corp , Worcester, MA, VP of Operations Sentry Corp in Hingham, then worked for Flagler Development, Coral Gables, FL, before retiring to Tierra Verde, FL.
He was a member of the rotary and Lions Clubs and a navigation instructor for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Also a member and chairman of planning boards in Oxford and Princeton, MA. Dan enjoyed his family, friends, golf, deep sea fishing, and travel.
Dan's journey through life will be remembered for his generosity, smile, and most of all his love of life. In his own words, "I HAD A GREAT RIDE!"
In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and remains strewn to the Gulf of Mexico.
Donations may be sent to: Kaylyn Mahoney-Hickey Educational Fund, c/o Workers Credit Union, PO Box 900, Fitchburg, MA 01420 or Prevent Blindness Florida 800 2nd Ave, S.#390 St.Petersburg, FL 33701
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for Daniel Mahoney
Rob and Heidi Ryan
March 3, 2014
It was an honor to accompany Dans family and friends Sunday. May Dan rest peacefully, watching over his family and friends.
February 27, 2014
It is difficult to express my pain and sorrow at the passing of Dan, one of my oldest and dearest friends.
My deepest condolences to the Mahoney family.
Ron Shaw
formerly Oxford, MA
Brenda & Charlotte Landry
February 26, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our friend and former neighbor Dan. We have so many great memories. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Maher-Shaw
February 26, 2014
Time passes - we lose touch -even of people who are important in our lives. We move on forgetting why we lost touch
until one day you receive an email with an obituary attached
and all the memories of a
wonderful funfilled, sometimes
up sometimes down, friendship
that had once been will never be again. Caroline and Jeff I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Kevin Kelley
February 25, 2014
To one of my best friends I will miss him
Ann Potter
February 25, 2014
I served as the Clerk to Oxford Planning Board in 1982 when Dan was Chairman. My Sincere sympathy to his family.
Mike & Marilyn Sullivan
February 24, 2014
We are so sad to hear of Dan's passing. He and Caroline made us feel so welcome on the Island. His friendship and wonderful spirit will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to the Mahoney family.
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