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Therese Shields Obituary

SHIELDS, Therese V. (Van Stone) Of Lexington, Dec. 13, 2008. Wife of the late Robert M. Shields. Mother of Robert M. Shields Jr of New York City, Terrence P. Shields of Taunton, Daniel F. Shields of Las Vegas, NV, Martin P. Shields of Ringwood, NJ, and the late Brian C. Shields. Therese is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Danielle, Erin, James, Noah, and Phoebe, and by a great granddaughter, Rosa. Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9am, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Brigid Church, Lexington at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the Meals on Wheels Association, 203 S. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2008.

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Pauline McDevitt

December 15, 2008

Terry,
I am sorry to read of your Mom's passing. My condolances to you and your family.
Sincerely,

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