Edward Joseph Mahoney

Edward Joseph Mahoney of Chatham, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Nov.22, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Barbara (Hapenney) Mahoney who predeceased him in 2015 after 67 years of loving and joyous marriage.  
Ed was born to Catherine (Bryden) Mahoney and George Mahoney in Waltham MA on March 24, 1928. He grew up with modest means alongside his sister Georgina. He never forgot his roots and valued his Scottish and Irish heritage as well as his Nova Scotia roots.  His spirit, curiosity, humor, faith and the unwavering support from his mother, sister, teachers, friends, extended family including the Yorstons, and his Barbara helped him to succeed in life and love with remarkable optimism and generosity. He taught by example.
Ed met Barbara in 5th grade and they were friends through school years. He was like a big brother to her siblings. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1944.  Ed proudly served our country in WW2 in the United States Marine Corp. He and Barbara married, he attended Boston College, and they raised their five children in Waltham, Sudbury, Chatham MA and Cary, Il.
Through these years, they built a cottage in Chatham which they eventually insulated and retired to. A diagnosis of ALS for Barbara was extremely challenging, yet they persevered together with love, strength and even humor. Ed learned all aspects of caring for his wife and did so for many years.
Ed enjoyed Cape Cod Old Timers Softball, his kid’s hockey and activities, traveling, history, helping people, and especially being with all generations of his relatives and life-long friends.
Besides Barbara, his sister and parents, Ed was predeceased by his grandsons Steven, Joseph and Matthew. He is survived by his children Ed (Mary), Neal (Laura), David, Sally, and John (Kelly). Cherished grandchildren Erin (Darren), Katy (Dan), Cameron (Grace) and Taylor will miss his jokes and stories. He has nine beloved great grandchildren (Sophia, Logan, Caden, Janessa, Charlie, Isla, Josh, Shea and Bobbi) Many nieces, nephews, , neighbors and friends in New England, Florida, the Midwest, Nova Scotia and Scotland miss him.
Many wonderful memories rest in the hearts of all those who knew him.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Offered on Nov.29 2024 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, No. Falmouth
Burial with Military Honors followed at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.