Published in the June 27, 2019 edition.
WAKEFIELD — Jacqueline A. “Jackie” (Winn) Mahoney, 68, of Wakefield, formerly of Woburn, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 24, 2019 after a brief illness, at Massachusetts General Hospital, with family right at her side. Jackie was the beloved wife of Jack Mahoney.
Born and raised in the south end of Woburn, Jackie was one of eight children of the late Robert and Jeanne (Garvey) Winn. She was educated in Woburn and a graduate of Woburn High School, along with the Class of 1968.
Throughout her high school years, Jackie was very active throughout her four years having been a cheerleader, involved in athletics, participating in committees that promoted class involvement. After high school Jackie went on to Grahm Jr. College where she received her associates degree. During her high school and college years Jackie also found time to work at their family-owned trucking company, Winn Trucking. When Jackie wasn’t there, she would assist Jack’s Aunt Mavis, at McGrath Travel Agency.
In the ninth grade she met Jack Mahoney and together they travelled through high school, their college years and the next 47 years together as husband and wife. They brought into the world four wonderful children who were their pride and joy.
Throughout Jackie’s life she totally involved herself in her children’s educational and sporting activities, both in and out of school. From preschool through college, town activities, programs and team sports, whatever needed to be accomplished, Jackie was right there to see it through.
Summer months were enthusiastically spent between Rye and Seabrook, New Hampshire with family and friends; fall months they would all join on “Patriot Sundays” where the entire family would gather and cheer on the Patriots. Super Bowl Sunday, again an extravaganza.
It was a special time for all the Winn’s and Mahoney’s aunts, uncles, cousins and friends gathered for those special times.
Jackie’s favorite holiday was that of Christmas. For as far back as when their children began arriving, their home entertained all of Jackie’s siblings and their children and families to celebrate the day.
Jack and Jackie were able to travel over the years having been all throughout Europe, Portugal , Hawaii and various cruises throughout the world.
The dining room table was the place for all her sisters and very dear high school friends to gather frequently over many, many years, so as to keep up with each other, staying close remembering the past and sharing the future, all throughout the years.
Jackie’s life was short by many standards, but what she accomplished in 68, with class, dignity and a huge heart, can never be measured by time.
Jackie’s gentle, kind and concerning ways were attributes that clearly defined her. The unconditional love that streamed endlessly throughout her lifetime is truly a legacy, which will be long lasting and forever remembered by those who had the pleasure of sharing in her life.
Sadly, Jackie was predeceased by her dear parents and brother Robert.
Along with her husband, Jack Mahoney, of 47 years, Jackie is survived and will be deeply missed by her children, Lauren Mahoney, Jon Mahoney, his wife Laurie, Garrett Mahoney, his wife Nicole and Matthew Mahoney, his wife Tara all of Wakefield. Devoted sister of Brian Winn, Deborah Winn Robinson, Marcia Libbey, her husband George, Jeannie Fitzpatrick, Allison Ray, her husband Jody, Michelle Doherty, her husband Brian all of Woburn and the late Robert M. Winn.
Cherished grandmother of Jack, Madeleine, Joseph, Mackenzie, Annabelle, Mae and Austin Mahoney. Jackie is also survived by many loving, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A funeral will be held from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn on Saturday, June 29 at 9 a.m. followed by her funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St., Woburn at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours Friday, June 28 from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
