WESTFIELD; Elaine L. McMahon, 88, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2016 in the Julian J. Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts to the late Ernest and Ida (Gamache) Labossiere and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. She lived in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield and then the Forest Park section for over 40 years before moving to Westfield 5 years ago. Elaine retired from New England Telephone as a supervisor after over 35 years of service. She was predeceased by her husband Harry J. McMahon, Jr. on October 4, 2007 and her daughter Patricia “Patti” A. Burke on February 13, 2008. Elaine leaves her son Terrence M. McMahon and his wife Laurie of Westfield, her brother Ernest Labossiere and his wife Doris of Lady Lake, FL and her cherished grandchildren, Sean Burke with whom she resided, Conner McMahon and Colin McMahon all of Westfield. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. She also leaves her cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and especially traveling to Florida in the winter months. Elaine was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She enjoyed creating ceramic holiday items and villages for family and friends. Elaine’s funeral will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 9AM from the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial 10AM in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Rd. Westfield. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 421 Tinkham Rd. Springfield. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4-7PM in the funeral home. Donations in Elaine’s name may be directed to the charity of your choice.
