Velma C. McManamon Obituary (1929

Velma C. (Hartson) McManamon, 89, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died peacefully on Friday, July 20th at the Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Chelmsford. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. McManamon with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage on April 25th. She was born in Lee, NY on July 14, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Millard and Catherine Hartson. She was a communicant of St. Marys Church in Chelmsford, MA. Velma attended Becker College and began a career working for the Federal Government at Griffiss Air Force Base, in Rome, NY, where she met her husband. She went on to continue her career working at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA for many years. She enjoyed reading, country music and shopping, and she was an avid Boston Sports fan. Velma cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Velma is survived by her children, Colleen Mainville and her husband Denis of New Hampton, NH, Patricia Mongeau and her partner Steve Carroll of Hampton, NH, Michael McManamon and his wife Maureen Rojas of Derry NH; her grandchildren, Melissa Preston, Joshua Mainville, Matthew McManamon and his partner Monica McNamara of Westminster, MA, Melanie McManamon and her partner Scott Bedard of South Royalton, VT, Emily Cook and her husband John, of Fitzwilliam, NH,Kayla Mongeau and her fianc James Interrante of Haverhill, MA, plus her great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. She was the mother of the late Mark McManamon and mother in law of the late Michael Mongeau. At her request there will be no calling hours. Her Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 27th, at 11 o'clock at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. (alz.massnh.org) Funeral Mass Information July 27, 2018 11:00am, St. Mary Parish 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Please gather at the church. Interment Location St. Mary Cemetery 13 Marvin Street Clinton, New York 13323 Interment will take place at a later date.