Obituary for Patsy Bray Mahoney (Bray)
Patsy Bray Mahoney, 80, of Naples, formerly of Harrisburg, died peacefully Monday morning, October 12, 2020 at her summer residence in Kennebunkport, Maine. She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on December 19, 1939, one of three daughters of Orval Russell and Anne (Gibson) Bray.
Patsy grew up in Moncton where she was a talented tap dancer. She spent summers with her family in the quiet lobstering villages of Hopewell Cape and later, Murray Corner. Patsy graduated from Horton Academy and then went on to Acadia University in Nova Scotia. At the age of 23, she moved with a friend to Boston and worked at M.I.T. While in Boston, she met Paul Mahoney and they were married on October 30, 1965. They would have celebrated their 55th anniversary later this month.
They settled in Harrisburg and resided there for over 40 years, raising their children. Pasty was a loving mother and wife with a quiet, gentle disposition and a kind heart. She was a talented athlete and avid tennis player. She enjoyed hooking rugs, sewing quilts, needlepointing, gardening, bird watching and collecting antiques.
She is survived by her loving husband, Paul L. Mahoney of Naples; her son, Charles Mahoney and wife Charo Juan Garcia of Malaga, Spain; her daughter, Susan Hatfield and husband Mark of Boston, MA; two sisters, Norma Semle and husband Arthur of Wilbraham, MA, Joanne Schurman of Summerside, Prince Edward Island; three grandchildren, Declan and Maeve Hatfield, Daniel Mahoney Juan and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, Patsy would be honored by contributions to: The Nativity School of Harrisburg, 2101 North 5th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 www.nativityschoolofharrisburg.org where she had tutored children in reading.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Patsy’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements in Maine are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Arrangements in Harrisburg are in care of Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. www.jessegeiglefuneralhome.com.
Patsy grew up in Moncton where she was a talented tap dancer. She spent summers with her family in the quiet lobstering villages of Hopewell Cape and later, Murray Corner. Patsy graduated from Horton Academy and then went on to Acadia University in Nova Scotia. At the age of 23, she moved with a friend to Boston and worked at M.I.T. While in Boston, she met Paul Mahoney and they were married on October 30, 1965. They would have celebrated their 55th anniversary later this month.
They settled in Harrisburg and resided there for over 40 years, raising their children. Pasty was a loving mother and wife with a quiet, gentle disposition and a kind heart. She was a talented athlete and avid tennis player. She enjoyed hooking rugs, sewing quilts, needlepointing, gardening, bird watching and collecting antiques.
She is survived by her loving husband, Paul L. Mahoney of Naples; her son, Charles Mahoney and wife Charo Juan Garcia of Malaga, Spain; her daughter, Susan Hatfield and husband Mark of Boston, MA; two sisters, Norma Semle and husband Arthur of Wilbraham, MA, Joanne Schurman of Summerside, Prince Edward Island; three grandchildren, Declan and Maeve Hatfield, Daniel Mahoney Juan and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, Patsy would be honored by contributions to: The Nativity School of Harrisburg, 2101 North 5th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 www.nativityschoolofharrisburg.org where she had tutored children in reading.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Patsy’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements in Maine are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Arrangements in Harrisburg are in care of Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. www.jessegeiglefuneralhome.com.