OBITUARY: (MIDDLEBORO)

            William J McMahon Jr., aged 86 years, lifelong resident of Middleboro, died on Wed. June 22, 2011, at Nemasket Health Care Center , Middleboro. He was the husband of the late Joan E (Boudrot) McMahon, who predeceased him on September 24, 1983. Born in Middleboro, he was the son of the late William J and Lauretta M (Benjamin) McMahon. He was a graduate of Middleboro High School , class of 1943, and a graduate of Boston College , class of 1950. He served in the United States Navy, during WWII, in the Aleutian Islands . He was a retired permit engineer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works, where he worked for many years. He was communicant of Sacred Heart Church , Middleboro. He was past commander and life member of the American Legion Post #64, Middleboro, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2188, Middleboro, and the Middleboro Lodge of Elks #1274. He vacationed regularly in West Palm Beach , FL , and enjoyed dancing and music. Survivors include a son; Lawrence W and his wife Pamela McMahon of Reading , two daughters; Nancy J and her husband Cliff Chausse of Lakeville, Linda A and her husband Doug Mann of Freetown , 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Fri. June 24th in the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St. Middleboro, from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat. June 25th at 10 am in Sacred Heart Church , 340 Centre St Middleboro. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Middleboro. Donations in his memory to: The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Research, PO Box 849168 Boston , MA 02284 -9168, which would be appreciated.

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