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Iris Shanley Obituary
Born in New Orleans, LA she was a daughter of the late Martin and May (Fox) O'Gara.
Mrs. Shanley graduated from St. Xavier Academy and St. Joseph School of Nursing. She received additional training in nursing when she served in the US Navy.
She was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church.
She leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Susan Shanley-Szala and Alan Szala of West Kingston; two brothers, William and Jack O'Gara both of Pawtucket; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edward and James O'Gara.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 8:30 to10:30am in the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., St. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 or the American Heart Association, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903 will be appreciated. For information and guestbook visit: FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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Carl & Barbara Passarelli
October 13, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Robert Traill, Jr.
October 13, 2008
Dear Sue,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of your Mom. I am so sorry that I cannot be present for her memorial service but I know that you understand. You have borne a heavy burden with strength and dignity; we are proud to have you as a member of our family.
Much Love,
Bob
beth craighead
October 10, 2008
Dear Sue: we are so sorry Aunt Iris has passed away and we wish we could be with you during this difficult time. We love you.
Beth and Steve
Linda Eminhizer
October 10, 2008
Sue, I will always remember Aunt Iris (my nurse relative!) with fondness. I also remember all the fun we had as kids when we did the relative visitations on Sundays and holidays. Know we have a great, strong family who loves you. I wish I could be there as you were for us last month.
Love, Linda
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Susan (Carmody) Marcey
October 10, 2008
Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of both of your Parents from the Farnum Ave days.
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