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CLAUDINE SIDONICA MAHIN
A longtime resident of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away at home on July 9, 2017. She was born on June 16, 1928 in Madagascar of French parentage dating back to the 16th century on both sides of her family, paternal in Normandy and maternal in Gascony. Claudine traveled throughout her life extensively worldwide. Well into her mid-80s she retained her zest for traveling, reading, writing well-appreciated travel logs and dancing. Claudine Mahin was the widow of Col. Frank Cadle Mahin, Jr., USMA '44. They had two children, Philip Michel Mahin and Leslie Mahin MacCallum. Her subsequent marriage to Maj. Gen. George W. Putnam, Jr. ended in divorce.Claudine will be interred at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery next to her beloved husband Frank Mahin, Jr. She is survived by her equally beloved children, their spouses Jonathan Gross and Bruce MacCallum and her granddaughter, Noelle MacCallum.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carpenter's Shelter or Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Please view and sign the family guestbook at:www.everlywheatley.com
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GAIL
July 6, 2024
CLAUDINE HAS BEEN GONE FROM PORTO VECCHIO FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
READING HER OBIT AGAIN, IT WAS EVIDENT SHE HAD A MOST FULL AND EXICITING LIFE AND NOW RESTS IN ETERNAL PEACE AT ARLINGTON. SHE WAS LOVELY.
de Valicourt josiane et Jehan
September 7, 2017
Vous êtes partie pour la dernière croisière, celle où l'on comprend enfin le sens de notre vie.
Que l'éternité vous soit encore plus douce et vous récompense de tout ce que vous avez pu donner sur terre.
Je sais que vous accompagnez ceux qui vous aimaient sur cette terre pour alléger la peine de votre départ.
Je pense à eux très chaleureusement afin que ce qu'ils ont vécu près de vous soient de doux souvenirs qui éloignent le chagrin de la séparation.
Josiane et Jehan de Valicourt PAU
Michèle Ardoy Mur
July 30, 2017
Sincèrement désolée de la peine que vous procure la perte de votre maman je vous adresse mes plus sincères condoléances. J'ai connu votre maman par l'intermédiaire de Mme DE VALICOURT, elle m'a reçu lors de mon séjour à WASHINGTON. Grâce a elle j'ai pu visiter la MAISON BLANCHE et ARLINGTON, c'est un très bon souvenir. Je garde le souvenir d'une très jolie femme très coquette et très active. j'ai beaucoup apprécié sa simplicité.
Amicalement Michèle ARDOY MUR
Anne Ruthling Holmberg
July 15, 2017
I met Claudine in the late 1990s on a trip to Russia which was hosted by Vicki Doyle.
She was a person I gravitated toward as she was so full of life and fun. Claudine had such wide interests and such good taste.
Her kindness and generosity were always apparent. I was lucky over the years to see your pictures and to hear about the family tales.
I was able to have lunch with Claudine before I moved to Florida in late 2014 and I can clearly picture her wonderful smile.
My deepest condolences,
Anne Ruthling Holmberg
Anne Ruthling Holmberg
July 15, 2017
I met Claudine in the late 1990s on a trip to Russia which was hosted by Vicki Doyle.
She was a person I gravitated toward as she was so full of life and fun. Claudine had such wide interests and such good taste.
Her kindness and generosity were always apparent. I was lucky over the years to see your pictures and to hear about the family tales.
I was able to have lunch with Claudine before I moved to Florida in late 2014 and I can clearly picture her wonderful smile.
My deepest condolences,
Anne Ruthling Holmberg
ANDRE BREAND
July 15, 2017
We will keep a wonderful memory of you Claudine. You were cracking life to the full and you liked to meet people. Your disappearance will leave a great emptiness within your family and among your many friends of which we were part.
Rest in peace.
Alan Burnham
July 12, 2017
I remember Claudine as a Lady in all respects. Always enjoyed her company, presence, and stories of a life well lived.
Gail Mcnally
July 12, 2017
To the family of Claudine, I am so sorry for your loss we exchanged greetings with your dear mother a week or so ago on the terrace of Portovecchio and she was always her very pleasant self as she enjoyed views of the river . A year or so ago we had drinks in her apartment and we so enjoyed her company.I am so terribly sorry for your loss and may she Rest In Peace eternally.
With deep sympathy Gail and John McNally
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