1940
Alexander
2022
Alexander E. Mahar
February 19, 1940 — May 16, 2022
He was born in Bennington, Vermont February 19, 1940. He was the son of the late Edward and Olga (Kelson) Mahar. He received his education in Bennington where he attended Saint Francis de Sales Academy and was a 1958 graduate of Bennington High School. He later graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science.
He married the former Marilyn Carmody on September 12, 1959.
His father started the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in 1935 and Alex grew up in the family business on Main St. in Bennington. In 1962 he purchased the family business from his parents and operated the funeral home until his retirement in 2009, when his son John purchased it.
An avid golfer, Alex began playing golf at an early age. He won many tournaments and several club championships. At the age of 16, he was the youngest player to win the Massachusetts Allied Golf Tournament. For over 40 years, he held the record for the lowest score posted in a high school state championship.
In 1994, Alex wanted to do something special for the community that he loved. He started the Bennington Area Hospice Golf Tournament. For 13 years, Alex and his family ran the tournament, raising over $ 200,000 for Bennington Hospice. He was very proud of the tournament and the tremendous support that it received from the community. He was a member of the Bennington Lodge of Elks # 567. The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Family Center and a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a devout member of Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church.
He was a true family man. He took great pride in his family, his twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He would never miss an opportunity to attend one of the kids sporting events, plays or musicals.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn C. Mahar of Bennington. His children and their spouses, Kelley McCarthy, John A. Mahar, Kimalie A. Wassick (Donny), Kristin C. Mahar (Keith) and Kate K. Mahar (Bill) all of Bennington. Twelve grandchildren, D.J. Wassick, Ali Wassick (Carson), David and Brendan McCarthy, Alex Mahar, Jhonny Curran (Kyle) and Grace Mahar, Matt (Monique) and Chad Pulver (Katie), and Emalie, Jack and Ben Bushee. Four great grandchildren, Basil and Hawkins Thurber and Olive and Rhodes Curran. Three brother- in laws Jack Carmody (Miriam), Mickey Carmody (Joan) and T.J. Carmody (Sue). Two sister- in laws, Patty McKeon (Mark) and Kathy Robertson (Neal). Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday May 24, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church on Wednesday May 25, at 11:00 a.m.
The burial will take place in the family lot at the Old Catholic Cemetery in Bennington.
If friends desire contributions in memory of Alexander E. Mahar may be made to the Fairwind's Community Care Home through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
The family would like to thank Wanda and Wayne King and the entire staff at the Fairwind's Community Care Home for the wonderful care that the provided to Alex for the last five years.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alexander E. Mahar, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home
Funeral
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church
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