Ann McMahon
June-27-1937 - June-20-2024
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Patricia Lamarche posted a condolence
Monday, July 8, 2024
I was very sorry to hear of Ann's passing. I was in St. John's choir when I lived in Perth. Such a kind Lady and also a great encourager of people in the choir. She will really be missed.
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Mike Cooper posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
I am 43 and I have a career that includes making music. It wouldn’t have been possible without Mrs. McMahon instilling confidence in my abilities. I am forever grateful and appreciative of her and will never forget what she did for me and for our Perth community. Thanks, Mrs. McMahon. Rest well.
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Nancy Gaudreau posted a condolence
Friday, June 28, 2024
Louis and I (Nancy Gaudreau) only lived in Perth for 6 years from 2012 to 2018, but we will remember Ann forever. We first met her when Louis sang in the St John's choir, then we both started volunteering at the community dinners that Ann organized so well. She shared plants from Peter's beautiful garden with us and we always enjoyed seeing her walking briskly, hatless even in mid-winter, through Perthmore. Ann hosted a lovely 60th birthday party for Louis. I travelled back to Vermont regularly to visit family and returned with butternut squash from our Vermont garden for Ann and our other Perth friends. Customs didn't seem to care about squash, so I brought lots, since we had huge quantities growing on the horse's manure pile. On this past Thursday, June 27th, which would have been Ann's 87th birthday, I took a pint of frozen squash out of the freezer. I had labeled it "Ann McMahon's squash" in 2022. I had planned to bring this squash to Ann on my first post-covid visit in the fall of 2021. Ann and I would have breakfast at Cafe Hideaway and talk about her latest theatre festival trip. I could not come because Louis started dialysis soon after, so I froze the squash. I baked pumpkin cupcakes with Ann's squash on her birthday and iced them with cream cheese frosting. This seemed like a good way to remember Ann as she looks down from heaven. With love always, Louis and Nancy Gaudreau
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Anne Manson posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the family. I knew Anne through Boyd’s and thankful for her sharing her gift of music.
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Emmet Cameron posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
I am one of the hundreds of luckiest kids in the world who had Mrs. McMahon as my elementary school music teacher. She features in so many of my happiest childhood memories, from belting out "Red River Valley" on the music room carpet, a field trip to sing songs from Oliver! at Lanark Lodge, learning the definition of putting together a musical on a "shoestring budget" -- & how spectacular it could be with many hands pitching in under Mrs. McMahon's kind & clear guidance. She helped us all to be our best selves, & I know I will hold her as a role model for the rest of my life.
Sending so much love to her family & those closest to her. May you have the time & space & support you need to grieve & process & hold your own memories of her.
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Fiona Geddes posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Sending my condolences to Mara, Tom and Mark and families. Your mom was simply the best. I will also remember her unwavering positivity, her kind and generous heart, and her music room.
Thank you, Ann, for listening to me play (poor) piano for you every week for 12 years! That was a lot of chopsticks to endure, but your encouragement kept me going. How lucky am I to have had you as a constant presence in my life.
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Randy Mills posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
My sympathy to Ann's family and friends. I knew of her wonderful work through the handbell community - may she rest in peace.
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Cheryl Nash posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Dear Tom, Mara and Mark -
As 'across the street' neighbours for a few years, we have such fond memories of your family - from celebrating Australia with Ann's divine Pavlova, to shooting the breeze during Nina and Robin play dates. I was especially honoured when Ann trusted me to prune Peter's cherished rose bushes. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Mom.
Cheryl and Bob
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Tracy Rait-Parkes posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
I have so many fond musical memories of Ann from my early days, singing in church choirs and the PCC. She played the organ at our wedding almost 28 years ago at St. John’s Church. She was always so kind and interested, with a lovely twinkle in her eye. She will be missed by so many but her legacy of sharing her love of music will live on. My dearest condolences to Tom, Mara and Mark and your families. Fondly, Tracy Rait-Parkes
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Gilles & Jeannie (Keays) Seguin posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Mara & John,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great lady, quiet, and kind with an inner strength. Your Mom was my music teacher at Drummond Central School and she was certain that I would be a part of the choir even though I could not carry a tune if I tried!
Sending you our thoughts of strength and courage. Losing a parent is never easy at any age.
Deepest Sympathies,
Gilles and Jeannie (Keays) Seguin
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Gordon and Ann Munroe posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Dear members of Ann’s family,
Your mother’s passing has left a void in your family and in our community. She shared her many gifts willingly and always with a warm smile. We last enjoyed her remarkable leadership of The Bells of St. Paul’s when they performed at a Perth Probus Club meeting. The room was filled, not only with the chimes of the bells but also with her love of music and delightful connection with her audience. She will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences.
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Pat Henry posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I met Ann for the only time at my husband's funeral last November. She played the organ to accompany my niece who sang at the funeral.As well as being proficient on the organ she was kind and had a gentle sense of humour.
I later learned that she was cherished by many people in Perth.
My thoughts are with her family and her many friends.
Pat Henry
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Jocelyn and Alec Rait posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
We join you in your grief at Ann's death. As well as sharing her musical and organizational talents (remember the musicals she directed at The Stewart School with hundreds of kids involved?) she was a wonderful friend and we shall miss her so much. We send you all our deepest sympathy and hope you will be comforted by the many good memories you have of her as a mother and grandmother. Jocelyn and Alec Rait
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Hal Jenner posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Ann's passing. She was a very good friend and a wonderful asset to the community in both her role as a music teacher and her role in the work she did with the theatre groups in Perth. She will be truly missed by everyone.
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Susan Freeman posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I read of Ann's passing with sadness amidst memories of a truly giving lady. Her generosity of spirit, music and time was a gift. With deepest condolences to her family.
Susan Freeman
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Dorothy Hobbs posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ann. Her music and willingness to play the piano and provide direction will be remembered by so many. Her kindness reached out to me on several occasions over the years. I will miss her.
Dorothy Hobbs
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Jeanne & Dale Nugent posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Ann always made whoever she met feel very special. We enjoyed singing in her 9 am choir at St. John's Church. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.
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Laurie and Marilyn Manson posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
What a gentle, warm and caring person you have loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you at this sad time.
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Anne Boldt posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Jim and I met Ann 28 years ago when we moved to Perth and joined St John's 9am sunday choir. She filled our lives with music,song,laughter, and joy. Such an amazing and compassionate woman that tickled the ivories with exceptional talent.. We are blessed to have been a part of her ilife. She will be missed and remembered in our hearts..Our prayers for her dear family.
Jim & Anne Boldt
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Linda Cuthbertson posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
On behalf of the Lanark District of the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) I extend our deepest condolences. In her memory we will be making a donation to The RTO Foundation. The foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for seniors. Ann touched the lives of so many students and colleagues and graciously shared her love of music.
Linda Cuthbertson
Goodwill Team Coordinator for Lanark District RTO
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Janina Fisher posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Ann was directing the Tay Valley Choir when I was a member. She was quite delightful, with a great sense of humour, and I really enjoyed the music she chose. I remember going to a performance of the Handbell orchestra and was absolutely amazed. Heaven will be blessed with her presence - the angels will have a great new choir (and handbell) director!
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Jacqueline Cosgrove posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
When I think about the music community in Perth, I invariably think of Ann. She leaves such a legacy and I am immensely grateful to have known her. I’m sorry for your loss and hope that music and your memories with Ann will always be a comfort.
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David Lintaman posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
My deepest condolences to Ann's family and friends. I sang in choirs led by Ann. She was a fantastic choir director and a big part of my musical journey. I will certainly miss her.
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Connie Fennell posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Condolences to Ann's family and many friends.
Ann was the leading lady behind the success of many Christmas Concerts and Spring Musical Productions at The Stewart School.
Condolences to Margaret,Tom and Mark from Miss Conboy --Grade 2/3 (Connie Fennell)
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Maureen McGahey posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Ann was an exceptional woman.
Over the many years of our friendship Ann taught me a lot about what an exceptional human is.
Ann shared her musical gifts freely in this community.
She was queen of hospitality—always had a big hug as you entered her home! She always had time to be with others. She was patient, humorous, generous and kind.
And she was grateful for her life, her family and friends.
She loved us all well. I loved her too and will miss her!
She was simply the best!
Maureen( David) McGahey
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
My sincere sympathy to Ann's children,, Tom, Mara, and Mark, her siblings families, her beloved Bell Ringer Friends and her cherished friends. . We are all so blessed that Ann believed in sharing her gift of music. Ann and the Hand Bell Choir performed magic with the bells. Blessings
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Rhonda Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
What a wonderful legacy Ann has left your family, her students, her friends and the community. A kind, loving soul who shared her love and talent with so many. She will be missed by those who were inspired or touched by her gift of music. And I think it's fair to say that in this community there are few of us that weren't.
Our thoughts are with the family during this time of loss.
Rhonda and John Stewart
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Rev Gerry Kerr posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Dearest Ann, you were such a solid disciplined teacher and task master in your consummate gentle way to mine the best in everyone. You were a force of nature for every choir and musical enterprise you led and I will always remember your clear instructions to enhance our worship at St Paul’s whenever the Bells were present. I shall remember your many gifts to the Perth musical community always. Gerry Kerr
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Ron Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Your Mother s gift of music enriched the lives of all her students. Her wonderful musicals brought us joy and will be well remembered ,.
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Steve Tennant posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
ANN McMAHON - such a quiet giant of Perth's music community. She enhanced all the music students' lives lucky enough to attend her class, supported multiple community choirs and beautifully led the St Paul's Bell Ringers. All that and a sweet Lass who loved life. Safe Home, Ann. Thank you for your dedication to music in our community.
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Ruth Greigson (nee Cousans), Steinbach, Manitoba. posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
My condolences to Ann’s family. Such a shock to hear about her passing. Such a beautiful soul. I knew Ann for many years, while living in Perth, being part of the Ecumenical Choir, etc. She was a professional musician and I thought the world of her. She will be dearly missed. Rest in peace, Ann.
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Lisa Prior posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Mara, so sorry to here about your loss. I will thinking about you and your family this week. Never easy.
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Mary Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Ann's passing. I taught with Ann at The Stewart School and was always in awe of her music program and her ability to plan and produce a musical production extraordinaire each and every year! She was a no nonsense lady with a huge heart and smile. I know she will be remembered with great fondness by many.
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Ann Buchanan posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Mara and family, my condolences on your mom’ s passing. Ann loved to share her gift of music and could she play the piano! She will be missed by many people and groups , among them St Johns where she shared her gift of music at many Masses and celebrations. I’m sure she’s once more enjoying making music with her husband , Peter. Prayers for her and her family.
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Cheryl Burnham posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family of this remarkable woman. I had the privilege of knowing both Ann and Peter during my lifetime and am a better person because of it.
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Sheila & Dave Kroetsch posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
Mara, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
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Valerie Conboy posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
Mara sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Take care.
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Susan Best posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
My Mom loved her music sessions at Lanark Lodge where everyone was encouraged to join in singing. She was so kind, patient and enthusiastic with all who attended. When our children were students at The Stewart School, they loved her Christmas sing-a-long that always ended with an Australian Christmas song.
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Monday, June 24, 2024
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A beautiful and wise soul has left us. Thank you Ann for many smiles and constant positivity. All of us were lucky to have you in our lives.
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Susan McCuan-Harron posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
My condolences to all of Ann's family and friends. As a music teacher in Lanark County, I would sometimes see Ann at area music teacher meetings and gatherings. I didn't really get to know her better until I joined the St. Paul's Bells handbell choir as a supply for when others were absent. Ann was so supportive and patient, and she taught me so much about bell ringing. She was a force to be reckoned with, and a music icon in the Perth area. She will be missed by many. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Kevin Carnrite posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
Sending my sincere condolences to all of Ann's family. Ann's gift of music was a highlight for residents at Lanark Lodge each and every Monday afternoon. Ann was a generous volunteer at Lanark Lodge for so many years. Ann will be missed by many. Take care of each other at this difficult time.
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Monday, June 24, 2024
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Diana Bracegirdle posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
To Mara, Tom and Mark our sincere condolences. Your mom was a wonderful human being, so loving and generous, and boy could she play the piano! Diana had the privilege of playing duets with Ann (she called Beethoven, Mozart, Kuhlau and others, the boys!) over a period of ten years, once a week! She will be so missed by so many, particularly those in the musical community, but what a blessing to have had her in our midst for so many years. Rest in peace dear Ann. And thank you.
Diana Bracegirdle and Ross Dickson
