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Wilfred James "Ted" McMahon

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Wilfred James "Ted" McMahon

November 10, 1943 - January 23, 2025

Peacefully at Ed’s House, Cobourg, on Thursday January 23, in his 82nd year. Husband of Donna Phillips. Loving father of Wilfred, S. Phillip, Charles, M. Benjamin (Julie Conyers), Edward, Jean of Cobourg and Tara (Lisa Mason), Natalie and John of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Gabriel, Angela, Rebecca, Matthew, Amelia & Kim McMahon. Dear brother of Judith McKeen, Maxine Young, Cheryl Hettinger and Fay Smith, the late Alice Harvey and the late David Yemen. Cherished son of the late Wilfred McMahon and Maxine Audrey Matthews. Ted will be missed by many nieces and nephews and a large number of cousins both here and in the U.S. Ted was a life time parishioner of St. Michael’s Church, an usher everyone saw each Saturday evening for many years. He was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus in Cobourg. Ted fought valiantly for over 10 years against dementia. A graveside service at St. Michael’s Cemetery will take place in the spring. Donations to the Alzheimer Society will be appreciated.

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Ron & Gallant - February 10, 2025

It’s so hard to lose someone you love and cherish, and words can’t take away the sadness. Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ted will surely be missed by many.

Terry Marrocco - February 5, 2025

Dear Donna and family, So glad Ted enjoyed his big family and his service to St. Michael's Parish. So glad too, he is out of pain now. Much light and peace to all. Best Bryan and Terry, neighbors

Jane - February 4, 2025

So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My thoughts are with you all.

April Jarvis - January 31, 2025

Aunt Donna, Uncle Ted's children & grandchildren. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending so much love to all of you

Matt & Rebecca McKeen - January 30, 2025

Our condolences.

Maurice&PatWellwood - January 30, 2025

Donna&Family So sorry to read of Ted’s passing.He was a kind soul and hard worker.Hold onto all the memories that were made.You and your family are in our thoughts.

Tony Strazzeri - January 30, 2025

My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father. May his soul rest in peace.

Jim and Jamie West - January 29, 2025

Sorry to here of our old neighbors passing. Sending our condolences to all of the McMahon family.

Lynn Bibeau Poirier - January 29, 2025

So very sorry on the passing of your father. Sincerest condolences.

Adlene Thibodeau - January 29, 2025

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Gloria (Schmidt) O'Connor - January 29, 2025

Donna and Family, so sorry to learn of Ted's passing. When I think of Ted, I have many fond memories of summer vacations spent in Cobourg and Rochester with McMahons and Schmidts growing up. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Ann Heffernan - January 29, 2025

To Ted’s family, Sorry for the loss of your father. Tom & Carol Ann

Douglas Champagne - January 29, 2025

Donna & Family , So very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. It’s been many years but , he was a great guy. R.I.P. Ted. Doug & Linda…

Ross Dudley - January 29, 2025

My sincere condolences to all of Ted’s family. Ted and I were school mates many years ago.