Marion G. Mahoney, 82, of Hampstead, NH died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 5, 1929 in Boston, MA a daughter of the late Generosa and Celia (Manesoli) Iandoli. She was a resident of Hampstead for over 40 years, formerly living in Somerville, MA. Mrs. Mahoney owned Happy Hours Daycare, which she operated out of her home for 15 years. Previously she worked as a teacher’s aide for the Hampstead School System. While working for the schools, she enjoyed taking care of the kids, especially those who were trouble makers or needed help. Whether it was food, money, clothes or an ear to listen, Marion was always more than happy to help. Mrs. Mahoney enjoyed boating and shopping. She loved to socialize, loved life and loved her family the most.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Francis J. Mahoney Jr., of Hampstead, one daughter, Roberta “Bobbi” Seuss and her husband Steven of Hampstead, one son, Francis J. Mahoney III and his wife Cindy of Derry, NH, five grandchildren, Steven, Andy and Michelle Seuss, and Daniel and Kristen Mahoney, three great grandchildren, Cole and Paige Seuss and Joseph Caiazzo, two sisters, Angelina Myers and Eleanor Dell, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, November 8th from 4 - 8pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30am in St. Anne’s Parish, 26 Emerson Avenue, Hampstead. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Hampstead. Memorial contributions may be to the Rockingham VNA Hospice, 137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833.