Eleanor M. Mahoney

Eleanor M. Mahoney, 91, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 after a period of failing health. Born in Stoughton, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and St. John's High School in Canton. Ms. Mahoney worked for many years at the District Court of Southern Norfolk County in Stoughton, retiring as the Assistant Clerk of Courts at age 65. She was a member of the Massachusetts Clerk of Courts Association. She was a longtime communicant and volunteer at the Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton. She also was a volunteer at the Stoughton Library. In her free time, Ms. Mahoney enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards, line dancing, watching the Red Sox, spending time with her family and going to lunch with her many loving friends.

She is survived by her brother John F. Mahoney Jr. and his wife Barbara of Dover NH and her sister Mary T. Ward of Stoughton. She was predeceased by her parents John F. Mahoney and Josephine M. (Cronage) Mahoney and her brother in law Richard Ward. She was the aunt of Kevin, Shaun, Dana, Brian and Linda Mahoney. She is survived by several great nieces and nephews. As a family, we would like to thank the many loving and caring neighbors and friends who looked after Eleanor and enriched her life for so many years.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Saturday, July 28 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Friday from 4-7 PM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Eleanor's memory may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton St., Stoughton, 02072.