Mary Shea - December 19, 1917 - September 10, 2019
Mary Shea passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the age of 101. Mary had a wonderful life, she was a happy child, a playful sister, a devoted wife, kind and gentle mother and proud grandmother and great grandmother who found humour and hope in everyday life. Mary valued honesty in others and showed kindness to all she met. Preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Joseph (Joe) and her son Michael. Survived by and loving mother of her children James Shea, Ann (Mike) Matchett, Greg (Marja-Liisa) Shea. Proud grandmother of Lisa-Marie Matchett, Michael (Kyley) Matchett, Conor Shea, Clarisa Shea and Quinn Shea. Great grandmother of Taylor Matchett and Sawyer Matchett. Mary was born and raised in Downeyville to Dennis and Cecilia (Callaghan) Shine. Mary is preceded in death by her seven siblings whom she loved deeply, Joseph Shine, Mable Traynor, Viola Murphy, Gertrude Duggan, Frank Shine, Leo Shine, Stance Shine. Mary held onto many kind memories of many nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers in-laws. She held each of you in her fondest memories. A visitation will take place at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay from 11:00 am until time of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, 40 Russel Street East, in Lindsay, Ontario on Tuesday, September 17th at 1:00 pm with burial service to follow at St. Luke’s Cemetery in Downeyville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army Citadel would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences can be made at Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay.