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In Memory

Sean Thomas Mawhinney - Class Of 1988

Sean Thomas Mawhinney

 

 

Adams 1988 Sean Thomas Mawhinney

Mar. 12, 1970 - Apr. 15, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Sean Thomas Mawhinney, 46, of South Bend, IN passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 in his home surrounded by his children. He was born on March 12, 1970 to V. Thomas Mawhinney and Sally Louise (Ollhoff) Mawhinney of South Bend. His brother, Brian K. Mawhinney, lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sean is survived by his daughter, Macey Mawhinney of South Bend; and sons, Kelin Mawhinney and Camren Mawhinney both of South Bend. Sean is also survived by his parents and his former wife, mother of his children and friend, Lori Mawhinney of South Bend. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alma and Norbert Ollhoff, W. James and Natalie Mawhinney and his aunt, Jeanne Ollhoff.

Most of all, Sean was dedicated to God, his three children, his family and many friends. Sean loved people and he continuously demonstrated this with words and actions. A person's race, creed, age, education or wealth did not matter. If someone was a good person, with a “good heart”, they could be his friend. He loved to laugh with everyone. He enjoyed Seinfeld, “Survivor”, history, and all genres of music (particularly the “Grateful Dead”).

Sean was big, strong, intellectually curious and persuasive. He would defend right against wrong when necessary. He was soft-hearted and caring to those in need. Sean loved all sports, especially Notre Dame Football and he was a tough guard on the Adams high school football team. He loved sailing, fishing, campfires, going “Up-North”, birds and their songs, snakes, pollywogs, crayfish -- nearly all of God's creatures. He literally would not hurt a fly.

Sean's greatest gift to all of us was his and Lori's three wonderful children, Kelin, Camren and Macy; they were the main focus of his life. He is now with God, and continues to live through his children, loved ones and friends. Sean would tell you, “It's all good”.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17195 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Pastor Steven Schwier will officiate. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend and one hour prior to the services at Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Contributions in memory of Sean may be made to the church or to the St. Joseph, Michigan, Lighthouse Forever Fund, City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

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