About This Memory Space
This page was created for Anna Marie Mahon's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Anna Marie Mahon's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Anna Marie Mahon. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Anna Marie Mahon crafted a life rich with simple joys, heartfelt hospitality, and unbreakable family ties, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished moments that warmed generations.
Born in the coastal charm of Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada, to John and Violet Gale, Anna Marie's world expanded when she crossed paths with Raymond Mahon, a U.S. Navy serviceman posted nearby. Their romance blossomed into a 56-year marriage starting in 1960, a partnership marked by enduring affection until his passing in 2017. Anna poured her energy into homemaking, transforming her home into a haven of order and delight. Her kitchen was a hub of creativity, where she whipped up delectable meals and her legendary potato salad that drew rave reviews from all who tasted it. Leisure filled her days with the thrill of shopping sprees, the satisfaction of cracking tough crossword clues, the excitement of scratch-off tickets, and lively Bingo outings. Yet nothing rivaled the magic of Saturday game nights, where laughter echoed as she bonded with her children and grandchildren.
Anna Marie dedicated herself fully to the art of homemaking, excelling in the creation of immaculate surroundings and nourishing gatherings that strengthened family connections and created lasting traditions.
Photos of Anna's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Anna Marie wove her days around the rhythms of those she held dear, turning ordinary evenings into treasured rituals with her children Carolyn Hansen and Richard Mahon, along with their spouses Doug and Denise. Her warmth enveloped grandchildren Katie Bennett, James Bennett III, Kristen Bennett, Jaclyn Mahon, and step-granddaughter Dusty Austin, while nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild carried forward her gentle spirit. Though she mourned the loss of husband Raymond Harold Mahon, son Robert Terrence Mahon, and her eight siblings, Anna's home remained a beacon of shared stories and unwavering support.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Anna Marie's circle capture a woman whose everyday kindnesses and infectious enthusiasm left an indelible mark, with many recalling her unbeatable potato salad and the welcoming vibe of her game nights.