William Edward McMahon

William went home to Jesus on September 17, 2024, in Boone, NC, however he spent most of his life in Connecticut and South Florida. He was born on May 22nd, 1935, in Hartford, CT. Son of the late William R. McMahon and Irene (Egan).

He was preceded in death by his wife P.Thérèse, his three brothers, Patrick, Robert, and Bernard, and son in law Frederick Garner.

A devout Catholic, William was a lector and sang in the church choirs of parishes in CT and FL for many years, where he also taught religious education classes for most of his adult life.

He graduated from the University of Connecticut and the University of Hartford, with a master's in education and was pursuing the Doctorate. He was an educator for many years in West Hartford, CT, continuing his career after retirement, in Broward County, FL. His passion as an educator inspired many to enter the profession, including two of his granddaughters.

By all accounts a great father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Anyone who saw him with his late wife knew how much they were devoted to each other.

He leaves behind 5 children: Diane McMahon (Fredrick), Keith McMahon (Nicholas), Denise Macdonald (Scott), Mary Kindschi (Kenneth), and Maureen Murray (Scott). 13 grandchildren: Christine, Michelle, Brendan, Thérèse, Devin, Kate, Emily, Kathleen, James, Daniel, Kaitlin, Megan, and Susan. 10 great- grandchildren: Marijayne, Penelope, Delilah, Hayden, Barrett, Tyler, Ian, Samuel, Finn, Mikko.

A funeral mass will be held on September 19th at 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, Blowing Rock, NC.

Online condolences may be made online at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the McMahon family.

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