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Mary Ellen Gaucher (Mahoney), born July 24, 1946, in Springfield, Massachusetts, was the beloved daughter of Frank and Helen Mahoney. She was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, alongside her brother, Frank.
Mary attended Longmeadow High School, graduating in 1964, and went on to follow her calling in nursing at Saint Anselm’s College School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1968. This marked the beginning of a remarkable career devoted to caring for others.
A nurse for an extraordinary 57 years, Mary most recently served as a hospice nurse, bringing compassion, comfort, and dignity to countless patients and their families. Even in the later years of her life, she continued working in the profession she loved—a true testament to her dedication and generous spirit.
Mary lived for many years in Milton, Massachusetts, where she raised her children. She later spent over 25 years residing in New Bern, North Carolina, before moving to Georgia to be closer to her daughter Katie and her family.
Above all else, Mary cherished her family. She was the proud mother of Daniel Gaucher, Sarah Rodgers (Bobby), and Katie Owens (Josh). She was a loving grandmother to Kevin, Olivia, Will, Amelia, Sophie, and Walker, and a devoted great-grandmother to Levi, Rose, and Myra. She is also survived by her brother, Frank Mahoney, and his partner, Margot, of Quebec, Canada. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Helen Mahoney.
In her free time, Mary found happiness at the beach, with her beloved dogs, and surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Spending time with family remained her greatest joy in the final years of her life.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Kate Plunkett-Tobin says
I am so sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. She was such a lovely woman who always made us all so happy and welcome in your home. May she rest in peace. My love to your entire family. Love, Kate Plunkett-Tobin
Terri DeWees says
Mary was an incredible nurse and human. She will be greatly missed. Sending love to the family.
Erica salArds says
Mary was a wonderful nurse and a great part of our team she will be greatly missed. Praying for you and your family.
Linda Hopkins Underwood says
So sorry to hear this. I was very good friends with MARY all thru high school in LONGMEADOW. I am so sorry to hear this…..
Kathleen MacDonald Spoonmore says
I am so sorry for your loss. Mary and I were classmates at Saint Anselm College. We took our State Board of Nursing exams together. I will always remember the night we finished them and celebrated the beginning of our nursing careers.
Mary’s love for family was evident in her communications. I know her patients received the very best care possible.
May the memories you made together provide comfort during this difficult time.
Megan ewing says
I only met Mary once-she saved our son’s life from a drowning at a pool party. There are no words to convey how very special she was to our family. Twelve years ago she breathed life back into our son and jumped into action to save him. A little three year old boy she never met before that day. She said she had never done mouth to mouth/CPR on a drowning victim until that moment but without hesitation, sprang into action. There is no doubt that without her he would not be alive and thriving today. God bless her always for saving our sweet boy. Sending prayers and condolences to her family. 💕
Theresa Worley says
I had the pleasure to work with Mary for several years. She was an amazing person and a wonderful, loving nurse. She will be missed. Praying for strength and comfort for all her family and friends.
Kim Hughes Carter says
I’m so sorry to hear this! Mary was a great nurse, friend & neighbor. We lived 4 houses from each other on Venturi Dr. for many years. Rest in Heaven!
Debbie Fambro says
I enjoyed working with and getting to know Mary the last couple of years. Praying for you and all who love her.
Martin Storie says
Mary was such a wonderful and kind person, me and my wife were her next door neighbors. There were many talks in each other’s homes, in the yard, across the fence with her dogs running around. We cared for each other during hard times, and had plenty of shared laughter. Her eyes lit up when discussing family, especially grandchildren.
Donna Storie says
Martin and I were deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s illness and passing. She was a dear neighbor and across the fence friend for over 20 years. Her knowledge and commitment to her profession and her patients were evidenced in her roles as an Emergency Room Nurse and then as a Hospice caregiver. We were blessed to have her in our lives and call her neighbor and friend, May shared memories bring comfort and peace to her family and friends.
Robyn Garrett says
I worked with Mary in New Bern for Craven County Hospice. She was always pleasant and fun to be with. I’m happy she had time living closer to family who was always so important to her
Holly Lebon says
I have so many fond memories of your mom from middle school and high school. She was always willing and ready to drive us everywhere and was so welcoming to have us in her home. I’m thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers through this difficult time.
Darby Hart says
Sarah and Katie and families,
We hold you all in our hearts during this sad time. Sending peace and happy memories as a balm for your spirits.
Darby, JP and family
Dianne Brideson says
I worked with Mary in Hospice. I will always remember her telling me that I was “snarky”. She was great to work with. And she loved her family, especially the grands. She and I loved dogs and we shared dog pictures. She will be missed by many. May your family find peace during this time. Hang on to the memories.
Thomas Duffy says
Lynn and I visited Mary a couple of times in New Bern. Mary, Lynn and myself would visit another nurse from the class of ’68, Denyse Beaulieu. Denyse was living in a nursing home in New Bern.
We got to have lunch with Mary in Chapel Hill, NC, as she was on her way to Georgia.
We will never forget Mary