Mary Margaret Mailhot

WEBSTER – Mary Margaret (Wehan) Mailhot, 86, of Webster, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Raymond John Mailhot who died on October 1, 2024; and her sisters, Elva Wehan and Rosann Bojarski of Erie, PA. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Jeffries of Auburn, Kathryn DiGiandomenico and her husband Paul of Mansfield, and Patricia Barry and her husband Thomas of Oxford; a brother, Albert Wehan of Erie, PA, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

She was born in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Rutkowski) Wehan. She was a graduate of Academy Catholic High School in Erie. One of her proudest moments was traveling to California with her high school marching band to perform in the Rose Bowl Parade.

Mary was an U.S. Air Force veteran. She met her husband Ray while stationed in Charleston, SC, at the same time he was serving in the U.S. Navy. They were married in Charleston, and it remained one of their favorite destinations.

Mary was very social and remained active throughout her life, going to the gym daily and attending Tai-Chi classes. She had a spirited personality and was always the life of the party. Together with her husband they would often “steal the show” with their humorous antics and contagious laughter.

Mary was an exceptionally thoughtful and creative woman remembering every holiday and special event with lovely homemade gifts and heartfelt cards.

Her favorite places included Ocean Beach in New London, CT, Charleston, SC, and Lake Manchaug in Sutton where she spent summers for 43 years. Her world centered around her beloved family and her Catholic faith.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the caretakers at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster who adored Mary and cared for her with love and compassion.

Services will be held privately. Burial will be in West Sutton Cemetery in Sutton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Worcester County,10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.