Marianne Blanche Honohan

Marianne B. (Toussaint) Honohan of Fairhaven, MA and Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at age 75 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving husband of 56 years, James P. Honohan, by her side. Marianne and Jim were married on September 1, 1956 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Acushnet, MA.

Marianne was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Anne Toussaint. She was born and grew up in Acushnet, MA and was a graduate of Saint Anthony’s High School in New Bedford. She was an employee of Titleist from 1954 to 1962. Marianne was also employed by Sippican, working on projects for NASA prior to the moon landing. She volunteered much of her time at St. Luke’s Hospital, Alden Court Nursing Home, and various church projects and events. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fairhaven and Pope John the XXIII Church in Fort Myers.

Marianne and Jim enjoyed traveling together, including spending fall through late spring at their home of 18 years in Fort Myers. The couple traveled to many places in the U.S. and Europe.

Up until her final days, Marianne had a lot of spunk. She always had the ability to make people smile and cared greatly for her loved ones.

Marianne is survived by her husband Jim, her daughter Heidi Winnett, son-in-law Scott Winnett, and grandchildren Meredith and Matthew Winnett. Other survivors include many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Her funeral arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at St Joseph Church, Spring Street, Fairhaven, MA. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 5-8pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Nurse and Hospice Care, PO Box 751, Fairhaven, MA 02719.