Southbridge/Charlton: Daniel E. Mahoney, 81, of Therese Ave., formerly a longtime resident of Charlton, passed away on Sunday, November 1 ^st , in the UMass Memorial Hospital, Memorial Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness.

He leaves his three sons, Daniel L. Mahoney and his wife Joanne of Kingston, NH, Patrick T. Mahoney and his wife Valerie of Westminister and Timothy J. Mahoney and his longtime companion Sally Felix of Agawam; his two daughters, Gail P. Goodnough and her husband Daniel of Albany, NY and Susan E. Cloutier of Dudley; his longtime companion, Dorothy "Dot" Aucoin of Southbridge; his two sisters, Marjorie Millman of East Dennis and Patricia A. Mahoney of Tucson, AZ; his former wife, Angeline Z. (Elliott) Mahoney of Athol; his eigth grandchildren, Rhiannon Ford and her husband Joshua, Angeline Shepherd and her husband Nick, Katherine Mahoney, Lauren Mahoney, Madeline Mahoney, James Mahoney, Elizabeth Mahoney and Evan Mahoney; a step grandchild, Max Felix; and his six great grandchildren, Cameron Brockway, Julian Brockway, Chase Cloutier, Elliott Ford, Emersyn Ford and Landon Ford.  He was born in Worcester the son of Daniel E. and Evelyn R. (Wade) Mahoney, Sr..  Daniel received his Bachelors degree in History from St. Michael's College in Burlington, VT, where he also played baseball for the college.  He went on to serve his country as a 1 ^st Lieutenant in the US Marines during the Vietnam War era.

Daniel's career was in sales of water treatment chemicals for industrial applications.  He worked for several large chemical companies throughout his career, ending with Gurney Engineering in Sutton, before retiring many years ago.

Daniel was an avid golfer and played regularly at Cohasse Country Club in Southbridge and Heritage Country Club in Charlton.  He loved to read and often read about history.  He was especially interested in reading about the Civil War era partially about the Generals of the War and their strategies.  He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, gardening, and watching any and all sports on TV.  He enjoyed playing cards, especially Cribbage and Pitch, and played in a senior card group in Sturbridge.  Daniel had a great fondness for the ocean and enjoyed the beach, boats and loved to sail.  Above all he was a devoted father and attended all of his children's sporting events.  He especially enjoyed visiting with his family and extended family.

Calling hours for Daniel will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 ^th , from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 1:00pm.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John Paul II Food Pantry, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.