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Denise McShane Obituary

Denise P. (Belanger) McShane, 57, formerly of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 27, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband, Kirk V. McShane passed away in 2006.

She leaves three brothers, Jay G. Belanger of Portland, OR, Daniel A. Belanger of Shrewsbury and Joel K. Belanger of Portland, OR; three sisters, Cheryl J. Menanson of Shrewsbury, Coleen B. Brewster of Ware and Gladys F. Magee of Randolph and many nieces and nephews.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of John G. and Gladys F. (Nutton) Belanger and graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester. Denise was an Optician at Oregon Eye Specialists. She loved the great outdoors especially in the Pacific Northwest.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, December 3 from FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston with a Mass at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St., W. Boylston. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, December 2 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 8 at 1:00 PM at Holman's Funeral Service, Portland, OR. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608 or to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 4900 Hopyard Rd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588, www.ovarian.org. For directions and online condolences please visit

www.faybrothers.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2008.

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Linda McNamara (Belanger)

December 17, 2008

I remember so fondly memories of my cousin Denise. As a child growing up as a Belanger we spent so many good times together. She and her brothers & sisters are in my prayers.
Linda Belanger Mcnamara

Denise Mohler

December 16, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. I have good memories laughing with the Belanger family.
(Uncle Armand's granddaughter)

Mark and Marcia Colbert

December 4, 2008

Dan and Deb,
We just opened the email. Our sincerest sympathy. God Bless

Coleen Brewster

December 3, 2008

My dear baby sister you will be missed greatly. I will always remember and be grateful for the time we had together. May you be happy in the arms of our Lord and I will pray for you and think of you everyday. All my love and prayers,
Coleen

Paul Kotomski

December 2, 2008

I remember Denise from Burncoat Junior HS many years ago. She was the girl in class who always had a smile and laugh. My sincere sympathies.

C M

December 2, 2008

Condolences, love and warm embraces to Denise's family~ Every soul touched by Denise is wiser, stronger and more courageous. God Bless~

Paula Olen

December 2, 2008

I was so sorry to learn of Denise's death. My sincere condolences.
Denise and I went to Holy Name together. She was a wonderful girl and I have very fond memories of her from back then. My Deepest Sympathy, Paula (Desrosiers) Olen

Renee& Francies Sinclair

December 1, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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