Obituary of Frances C. Mahon

Frances C. Mahon a long-time resident of Manhasset, NY, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Thomas F. Mahon who passed away March 4, 2015. Frances is survived by her five children: Catherine Wrensen (William), Thomas Mahon (Patricia), John Mahon (Melissa), Joseph Mahon (Carol), and Mary Pierpoint. She was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Michael Mahon and sister Jayne Noonan (Jack). A visitation will be held on Thursday July 15, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, at Fairchild Funeral Home, Manhasset. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday July 16, at 10:15 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Manhasset.

Frances was born March 12, 1929, in Elmhurst, NY. She graduated from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School and then went on to have a career with JC Penny. She met the love of her life Thomas F. Mahon, and they were married October 14, 1950. They had 6 children and quickly outgrew their cherished home in Flushing, NY. They moved to Manhasset, NY in 1968 and lived there for over 50 years. They always felt so fortunate to live in a town that offered such great school systems in St. Mary’s and Manhasset. St. Mary’s also provided the church where they could practice their very devoted faith on a daily basis.

Through her life Frances worked tirelessly for her loving husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all, but her memories will live on forever.