Monthly Archives: March 2018

Patrick J. Mawn Jr., R.I.P.

We are very sorry to announce that Patrick J. Mawn Jr.(49) a long time friend and patron of the Leitrim Society of Boston, son of Glenfarne native Paddy Mawn, died suddenly due to illness on St. Patrick’s Day, 2018. Patrick was very fond of his Leitrim roots and regularly spoke of the great times he had spent there on vacation.

Patrick’s wake will be on Thursday, March 22nd from 4-8 PM. at the Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring Street, Whitinsville, MA. On Friday, March 23rd, the Funeral Mass will be at St. Patrick’s Church, 1 Cross Street, Whitinsville at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Please keep his many family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Also, please share this news with anyone from the Leitrim Society.

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Obituary Notice from Jackman Funeral Home, Whitinsville, MA.

Northbridge – Patrick J. Mawn Jr. 49, of Mendon St. Blackstone, passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, Sat. March 17, 2018, at his home after being stricken ill.

He is survived by his 2 children Chloe S. Mawn of Northbridge, and Wesley A. Mawn of Douglas; his father Patrick J. Mawn Sr. of Whitinsville; his companion Marlene Saucier of Blackstone, with whom he lived; 2 brothers, Sean M. Mawn and his wife Holly of Northbridge, and Danny B. Mawn and his wife Stephanie of Whitinsville; a sister Erin M. Mawn and her fiancé Sean Madore of Webster; his former wife Heather M. McKeon Mawn of Douglas, and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. He was predeceased by an infant brother Kevin Mawn, and he was son of the late Kathleen (Wynn) Mawn.

Patrick was born in Winchester, MA on September 23, 1968, and lived in Northbridge most of his life. He owned and operated P.J. Mawn Excavating Inc., working mostly out of Boston and the South Shore, which he loved. He also spent some time in Jupiter FL., working construction and chartering yachts. A graduate of Northbridge High School, Class of 1986, he was fun loving, generous to a fault, and would help anyone in need. He enjoyed the ocean, being outside, working, music, and his trips to Ireland. Family was most important to Patrick especially spending time with his children, and going out to lunch with his father.

His Funeral will be held from Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St. Whitinsville on Fri. March 23 at 10 AM in St. Patrick’s Church, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thurs. March 22 from 4-8 PM. To continue Patrick’s legacy memorial donations may be made to the Patrick J. Mawn Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Webster First Federal Credit Union, 1298 Providence Rd., Whitinsville, MA 01588

To leave a condolence message for the family please visit: www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com

March 2018 – Meeting Minutes & Updates

Present – Derek Mawn, Mary McDermott, Nelba and Mark Fitzpatrick, Jim Gallagher, Frank Gallagher, Connie and Mary McEleney, Noel Murphy, Charlie Mawn, Phil & Peggy Bohan, Cathy Mawn, Bridie McDermott and Jim Keaney

The 2018 Spring Dance is March 24th at the ICC in Canton from 7-11pm. Music will be provided by Margaret Dalton and Erin’s Melody. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Please join us for a great evening.  Donations for the raffle at the Spring Dance are greatly appreciated.

The 2018 Leitrim Society Memorial Mass will be held at the ICC on Sunday April 8th at 11am with and Irish breakfast following the mass for $15.

We are looking into dates in the Spring 2018 for another volunteer event at the Greater Boston Food Bank. Details and a sign up sheet will be available at the Spring Dance.

Members need to renew their membership for 2018 for the Society. Dues remain the same- $20 per family and $10 per individual member.

On May 6th, the Leitrim footballers will be playing the New York Club in the Connacht Men’s GAA Senior Championship Quarter Final at Gaelic Park in New York.

The next meeting will be held at the Adams Corner Cafe and Butcher Shop, 782 Adams Street, Dorchester, Ma. on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend and most of us arrive early for dinner. We’d like to thank the Adams Corner Café for the generous use of the back room for our meetings. They have been gracious hosts and the food is outstanding! You can have an Irish breakfast(with homemade Irish sausage) for dinner!!

The Leitrim Society would like to wish all our members a happy and holy Easter!

February 2018 – Meeting Minutes & Updates

Present – Derek Mawn, Mary McDermott, Nelba and Mark Fitzpatrick, Jim Gallagher, Noel Murphy, Charlie Mawn, Phil & Peggy Bohan, Cathy Mawn, Theresa Wilson, Bridie McDermott and Jim Keaney.

The 2018 Spring Dance is March 24th at the ICC in Canton from 7-11pm. Music will be provided by Margaret Dalton and Erin’s Melody. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Please join us for a great evening.

We are looking into dates in the Spring 2018 for another volunteer event at the Greater Boston Food Bank. Details and a sign up sheet will be available at the Spring Dance.

The 2018 Leitrim Society Memorial Mass will be held at the ICC on Sunday April 8th at 11am with and Irish breakfast following the mass for $15.

Members need to renew their membership for 2018 for the Society. Dues remain the same- $20 per family and $10 per individual member.

Francis J Hartigan passed away on January 18th. We would like to extend our condolences to PJ, Breda and Colette Hartigan on the loss of their brother. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

If anyone is still interested in the 50th Anniversary Edition of the Leitrim Guardian, please call Cathy Mawn at 617-549-3230. Copies are $25 and will be mailed directly to your home.

There was a benefit held in New York for Lisa Cullen, native of Drumkeeran, and baby Kayden on February 11, 2018. A donation was made to this worthy cause on behalf of the Leitrim Society. If anyone wishes to make a further donation to this worthy cause, go to this GoFundMe page for information.

The next meeting will be held at the Adams Corner Cafe and Butcher Shop, 782 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA. on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend and most of us arrive early for dinner. We’d like to thank the Adams Corner Café for the generous use of the back room for our meetings. They have been gracious hosts and the food is outstanding! You can have an Irish breakfast (with homemade Irish sausage) for dinner!!