Arthur McMahon
Arthur Thomas McMahon, 98, of Hopkinton and formerly of Framingham, passed away on Oct. 23, 2026. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary (O’Leary) and John McMahon. He was the husband of 64 years to the late Frances D. (Welch) McMahon.
Arthur was a proud Navy veteran and worked for many years as a baker at Wonder Bread in Natick. He raised his family in Framingham before retiring to Hopkinton. He was a member of the Brighton Knights of Columbus and enjoyed golfing, eating at TJ’s in Ashland and spending time with family and friends.
Arthur is survived by his children, Clare Prue and husband John, Thomas and wife Susan, Joseph and wife Paula, Brian and wife Joan, and Kevin and wife Deborah. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his siblings, John McMahon, Elizabeth McDermott, Eileen McMahon and Robert McMahon.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church of Hopkinton. Burial will be held privately at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
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