Eleanor Mahoney

1938 - 2017

Eleanor (Davis) Mahoney, 79, of Lincoln, died peacefully, following a long illness, on July 9, 2017 at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Weston. She was the cherished wife for nearly sixty years of the late John D. Mahoney who passed away on June 12, 2017. Born on March 25, 1938 and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Eleanor (Reihl) Davis. She attended the University of Connecticut before marrying John and completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Art from Wellesley College. A passionate artist from an early age, Mrs. Mahoney was devoted to educating others about her knowledge in sculpture, watercolor painting, and most of all, ceramics. Beginning in the 1970s, she taught at Rivers School in Weston, DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, Danforth Museum School of Framingham, and Camp Nonesuch in Weston. She has been a Lincoln resident since 1970. Survivors include two sons, Reihl Mahoney and his wife Sheryl of Lexington and Squire Mahoney and his wife Pam of Douglas, her grandchildren, Jack, Alec, and Sabrina Mahoney, all of Lexington, and her brother, Russell Davis of Waterbury, CT. She was also the sister of the late Lawrence Davis. A celebration of Eleanor and John's lives is planned for September with family and friends. Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord. To share a remembrance in Mrs. Mahoneys online guestbook, please visit www.deefuneralhome.com.