I worked with Mary in the Voke SPECIAL ED department until she left. She was a joy to work with and had Irish ☘️ twinkle in her eye. She ran a tight ship but would help the staff out gladly when we had questions. I loved chatting with Mary when we had questions , often with a funny remark . May God hold you in the Palm of His hand. Condolences to all of Mary’s family with special wishes for Mary Jo who was part of our early SPED family. May God hold Mary in the Palm of his Hand.Q
Mary L. Wilder |
Mary L. (Mahoney) Wilder
Mary Lou (Mahoney) Wilder, 88, formerly of the Pawtucketville and Highlands section of the City died Tuesday January 12, 2021.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, August 28, 1932, the daughter of the late John and the late Eileen (Beedy) Mahoney, she attended St. Patrick Grammar school and was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1950.
She was a secretary at AVCO, EG & G and Honeywell and was the first Special Education secretary of the Greater Lowell Technical High School.
Mary resided in Florida, Maine and Iowa, returning to Lowell in 2005. A proud member of Community Teamwork’s Foster Grandparent Program for more than 15 years, first at Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary school then at the J.G. Pyne Magnet school, she particularly enjoyed working with Pre-school and Kindergarten children.
Among her many interests, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting for family and friends.
Mary is survived by her brother John Mahoney and his fiancée Kathleen West of Orlando, FL; her nieces goddaughter Laura Corcoran , Jen Mahoney - Brum, Mary Jo Santoro, Karen Gurney and Allison Chasse; nephews David and Thomas Mahoney, Patrick Mahoney, Paul Mahoney, Timothy Mahoney, Gregory Bohenko, Eric Bohenko, Joseph Bohenko, David Bohenko, Stephen Bohenko; a sister-in-law Lotus Wilder of Wawkon, IA; and many nieces, nephews and friends in and around Wawkon, IA where she frequently visited and was always welcomed.
She was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth Bohenko, her brothers James Mahoney and Richard “Dick: “Ratch” Mahoney and his wife Jan and her nephew Kevin Mahoney. She was also the wife of the late Marc Wilder who died in 2010.
Due to current gathering restrictions, a Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at a later date when it is safe to gather with family and friends. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL, MA – (978) 458-8768.
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