Violette Leak Mahoney, 92, passed away peacefully at WakeMed in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 8, 2013. She was born January 1, 1921, the fourth and youngest daughter of the late George and Matilda Leak of Newark, Delaware. Violette was a dedicated wife and mother. She was also a veteran, serving in the U.S. NavyContinue Reading
Violette Leak Mahoney, 92, passed away peacefully at WakeMed in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 8, 2013. She was born January 1, 1921, the fourth and youngest daughter of the late George and Matilda Leak of Newark, Delaware.
Violette was a dedicated wife and mother. She was also a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II with the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) from 1944 to 1946.
She is survived by four children, 13 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Her children (with respective spouse) are John F. Mahoney, III of Kuaui, Hawaii, Maryann and John McDaniel of Hockley, Texas, Margaret and Michael Wohlgenant of Holly Springs, North Carolina and George and Ramona Mahoney of Polson, Montana.
She was preceded in death by her husband John F. Mahoney, Jr.
A graveside service will take place on Friday September 13 at 11AM at Delaware Veteran’s Cemetery located at 2465 Chesapeake City Road
Bear, Delaware 19701.
Gregory V. Bader
left a message on November 19, 2013:
Dear Maryann, I can't BELIEVE so much time has gone by since your Mom's passing. Wow--do you EVER proudly look like her! I had not the slightest idea she served the U.S. in WW II. Nothing no one can say can totally-if at ALL--console one in the loss of a Mom. I will just say I have gone through it myself. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will contact you directly ASAP, given my OWN situation. LIFE--loved and cursed by me--"Losing My Religion"? You "get" me, I am sure. Love--Greg P.S.
Diane Sandel
left a message on September 14, 2013:
Sending sweet condolences. She's with her honey now :)
Amy Smith
left a message on September 12, 2013:
To the Peggy and the Mahoney Family, I have worked with Violette for almost 8 years at HeartFields in the activities department. Even though I got to know Violette during her later years in life, she still was a wise and wonderful lady. She touched a lot of us each day and always made us smile. One of my favorite memories of Violette was each year we would honor Veterans for their service to our country. Violette was proud when she talked about her time in the Navy. We would display the pictures of the residents in their uniforms, and she was so proud of herself and what she did. She was our only female resident who served, I would always tell her how cool she was! That made her smile. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we loved and cared for her like she was apart of our family at HeartFields. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Smith Activities Director HeartFields at Cary
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Gregory V. Bader
left a message on November 19, 2013:
Dear Maryann, I can't BELIEVE so much time has gone by since your Mom's passing. Wow--do you EVER proudly look like her! I had not the slightest idea she served the U.S. in WW II. Nothing no one can say can totally-if at ALL--console one in the loss of a Mom. I will just say I have gone through it myself. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will contact you directly ASAP, given my OWN situation. LIFE--loved and cursed by me--"Losing My Religion"? You "get" me, I am sure. Love--Greg P.S.
Diane Sandel
left a message on September 14, 2013:
Sending sweet condolences. She's with her honey now :)
Amy Smith
left a message on September 12, 2013:
To the Peggy and the Mahoney Family, I have worked with Violette for almost 8 years at HeartFields in the activities department. Even though I got to know Violette during her later years in life, she still was a wise and wonderful lady. She touched a lot of us each day and always made us smile. One of my favorite memories of Violette was each year we would honor Veterans for their service to our country. Violette was proud when she talked about her time in the Navy. We would display the pictures of the residents in their uniforms, and she was so proud of herself and what she did. She was our only female resident who served, I would always tell her how cool she was! That made her smile. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we loved and cared for her like she was apart of our family at HeartFields. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Smith Activities Director HeartFields at Cary
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