Obituary of Marion Mahaney

Mahaney, Marion (Coles) The passing of Marion Mahaney (Coles), aged 97 occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital, November 8th, 2007. Born in Brooklyn, Newfoundland; relocated to Saint John with her family at age 5. She is predeceased by her husband Cecil Roy Mahaney; her parents Minnie and Job Coles; two sisters, Lillian Brown, Carrie Morrow. She was a sister-in-law to the World Famous Mahaney Quadruplets, born Christmas Day at home in 1923. She had previously worked at Manchester/Robertson/Allison (MRA’s) Department Store as a seller, buyer and supervisor of the linen department. She loved to learn and prided herself in leading her class every school year with her lowest mark being 98. Two days before she passing she could still recite peoms, name all the counties of New Brunswick, and say the alphabet backwards; a true inspiration to us all. A diabetic for 62 years, her health battles were often great, but she never gave up. Even after she became blind she retained her wonderful sense of humor. She is survived by her 3 daughters; Marilyn Rodgerson, husband Peter; Frances Levesque; Norma Wilson and her husband Lawrence with whom she lived with; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, nieces and nephews. Visiting is at Brenans Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, November 9, 2007. A short graveside service will be held at Fernhill Cemetery on Saturday, November 10th at 11:00 am. Before her death she requested no flowers. She said she would rather have people love their children, love their pets, and love one another. A special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff of 5C North of the Saint John Regional Hospital.