Irene McMahon Duignan Of Southampton Dies August 22

Irene McMahon Duignan

Irene McMahon Duignan of Southampton, formerly of Manhasset, died at her home on August 22 with her family by her side. She was 86.

Born in New York City and raised in Flushing, she was one of the seven children of Michael McMahon and Bridget Hassett McMahon. She graduated from Bayside High School and worked at JP Morgan until her marriage to Philip Duignan, who was co-owner with her brothers Patrick and William of Abbey Rent-All in Hicksville and Bayside.

As beloved and memorable matriarch of the McMahon/Duignan clan, According to family, Ms. Duignan represented strength, integrity, honesty and humor and an enduring love of life and family that was instilled in all of her progeny. Among her dear lifelong friends, she was known for her stalwart support of each and every one. A keen and wise advisor, she exhibited the true meaning of friend, survivors said. She was entrusted with confidences and shared her respect for her friendships that had no bounds. Her motto, “No Regrets,” was instilled in each of her children and friends and admired by all who met her.

She was an avid golfer and member of the Southampton Golf Club since the 1970s. She also liked to play bridge.

The couple raised four children in Manhasset: Michael, who predeceased her, Maureen Duignan, Susan Duignan Foley, all graduates of St. Mary’s, and Kevin Duignan, a gradaate of Chaminade High School. Other survivors include her daughters-in-law, Lorraine Duignan and Susan Gordon, and a son-in-law, Patrick Foley; seven grandchildren, Jennifer and Kristin Brown, Eliza Duignan Richman and Tess Duignan Richman, Benjamin Duignan and Lindsay and Colin Duignan; a sister-in-law, Mary McMahon of Southampton; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Duignan of Northport and Thomas Adams of Manhasset; as well as many nieces, nephews and their children.

She was predeceased by her husband Philip Duignan.

A funeral Mass was held on August 25 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Southampton followed by interment at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Cemetery, also in Southampton.

Memorial donations may be made to the East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 or the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 168 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968.