1970-2022
Emily Brooke McMahon, 52, of Woodstock, Connecticut passed away in her home surrounded by family on June 30, 2022. Born in Milford, CT on May 24, 1970, she leaves her beloved children, Riley Thomas McMahon and Ella Joy McMahon; her longtime companion and love Walter Scott O’Dell; sister, Lesley Joy Coviello, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews and many close friends. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Thomas Anthony Coviello and Joy Neumann Coviello.
Emily was a graduate of The Rectory School in Pomfret, CT and Gould Academy in Bethel, ME. She received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Portland School of Art in Portland, ME. Em was an artist at heart and an amazing metalsmith. Her jewelry is worn and adored by many. She taught silversmithing to many young students from surrounding schools in her home studio.
Emily was an advocate for children. She worked for the Woodstock Elementary and Middle schools as a teacher’s assistant. She took very good care of many special children over the years.
Emily was many things to many people. Her children, Riley and Ella where the light of her life. Em was especially good at keeping her flower gardens. She was very fond of spending time swimming at Dennis’ brook and loved Watch Hill and Nunn’s beach in RI during the summers. She had a soft spot for animals, especially her dogs-Lucy and Gill. She was known for her infamous and special sugar cookies and fabulous Caesar salad for holidays and celebrations. Emily loved the Woodstock Fair and was the superintendent of the Arts and Crafts department in which she took great pride in setting up and making sure everyone’s entries were well placed and ribboned.
Emily will be greatly missed in so many ways. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, and in remembrance, please donate to Day Kimball Hospital Oncology Department. www.daykimball.org/donate/
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook, please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Stephanie Jarmolowicz
To Ella, Tilley and Lesley,
I am so saddened to read the passing of Emily. She was so sweet and kind when I was there during her visits to her grandmother. So creative and funny. My condolences to you all. Your in my prayers.
Stephanie Shaw Jarmolowicz
Stephanie Jarmolowicz
Dear Riley, Ella and Lesley,
I am saddened to read of the passing of Emily. She was also so sweet to talk with when she came to visit her grandmother. Always so proud to show her beautiful children off and their accomplishments. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Stephanie Shaw Jarmolowicz
Kyra Litschauer
Dear Scott, Riley, Ella, and Lesley,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Emily and I had a special bond as we got to know one another again as adults working at the school. We would always laugh that we used to ride C bus together as children with our wonderful driver, Mrs. Converse. I will miss Emily’s beautiful smile and joy for life. My heart goes out to all of you,
Kyra (Kasperson) Litschauer
Jamie Caldas
Riley, Ella, Lesley & Scott,
My heart breaks for all of you! My sincere condolences. My memories of Emily are from many years ago as kids. I will treasure those memories even more now. I will miss her beautiful smile,giving heart and beautiful dimples.
Xoxo
Melissa Fox
Scott, Riley and Ella
I feel like I know you all from the heartfelt stories that Emily shared with me. She loved you all so much. For two years …including during covid, Emily worked with my daughter Arianna. They had such a special bond and to this day she still thinks of Ms. McMahon as her best friend. She went above and beyond, always-for those that she loved. She will be missed beyond words. Sending peace and love.
Michelle & Cunniff family
We offer heartfelt sympathy to Emily’s family. Very sorry for your loss. Ms. M as we called her was in Mrs. Hull’s class when our children were in kindergarten. In the K classroom, I admired how Ms. M would offer to the kids her compassion, understanding and kindness. May you find support in each other as you remember your mom, who touched lives of others in a remarkable way. Please accept our condolences.
Diane M. Moylan-Cooke
To the Family of Emily,
My sincere condolences to you all. I didn’t really even know Emily, however at one point in time I was just another mother who shuffled kids to and from school for quite a few years there at Woodstock Elementary and Middle School. Fortunately for me, I did encounter Emily at the schools or different events in town; she always smiled when we met and I really thought she was wonderful. Emily had a style and presence about her that always made me feel positive. I really loved her artistic flare, and I thought of her as a spark of creativity! I am very sorry to see that she has passed, yet I have faith that she is well. God Rest In Peace Emily, and may our God comfort all of you whom are suffering with such a huge loss. I will be praying for your strength. I wanted you all to know that your Mom also made an impact on those she didn’t event know! Not everyone is capable of this.
Sincerely,
Diane
Trish Lustila
Emily was a valuable member of my team of special education paraprofessional when I was the Director of Special Education in Woodstock.. I just learned of her passing and an so sorry for you loss.
Joy Parker Fitzgerald
Sorry for your loss. I had known Emily and Leslie from babysitting for them, when they were young, in East Woodsock. Later on, I saw Emily while checking in entries to the Woodsock Fair. I enjoyed discussing art and jewelry making with Emily. Her enthusiasm and community involvement were wonderful contributions.
Betty Ribaudo
Riley and Ella,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I do not need to tell you the great love and pride she held for you. It was evident in everything she said and did. May the happy memories you share bring you comfort in the days and weeks to come.
With sincere condolences,
Betty Ribaudo
Mollie McQuarrie
Dearest Coviello’s-
I went to high school with Em. She was my best friend. We raised hell together. I loved her to the moon even though in our adult lives we didn’t see each other as much as I would have liked. I’ve missed her and have been out of touch. Im only learning of this now and I’m heartbroken I didn’t get to say goodbye. Em made me laugh harder than anyone. I don’t know whose reading these but I would desperately like to be at her celebration of life if it hasn’t happened already. If anyone here is paying attention, please reach out. Thank you. Rest in power amazing Emily.
Heather Soarks
I am so saddened by this news. I hadn’t seen Emily since we shared a small corridor of single rooms in high school. I remember the music that floated from her room and long talks over tea late at night even though we were not the likeliest friends. I admired Emily. She had a vibrant spirit and character that left a deep impression on me and on many other people at a very young age. I am heart broken for her family. Sending thoughts of love and the hope that some comfort and solace may come to all who loved Emily.