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Eleanor Shea Obituary

SHEA, Eleanor L. (Molberg) 95, of Dedham formerly of Melrose, November 13, 2010. Wife of the late Laurence L. Shea. Loving mother of Robert Rothwell of NY, William Rothwell of KY, Barbara Bell of Lynn, Lawrence Shea of ME, Louise Shea of Malden, Eleanor Shea-Delaney of Dedham, Marianne Shea of Westwood, and the late Claire Weeks. Survived by many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Sister of Chester E. Chellman of NC and the late William and John Chellman. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from the P.E. Murray- George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Thursday at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8PM. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Eleanor's memory to Partners in Health, PO Box 845578, Boston, MA 02284. For directions and guestbook pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16, 2010.

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Pam Gardner

December 6, 2010

Dear Ellie,
I am so sorry to here about the death of your mother. My condolences to all of you. She was a fine lady and seemed to enjoy life. She will be missed. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

November 19, 2010

Dear Ellie,Maryann and Family,
Eleanor was such a wonderful lady. I learned so much from her. I am very glad to have been a part of her life. I thank you all for the opportunity to help care for her these past few years. I will miss her and think of her often. The happy memories will be a comfort to us all. God Bless All of You. Patti McDonough

Jonathan Rothwell

November 19, 2010

Dear Sheas, Rothwells, Chellmans, and other relatives and friends of Eleanor, I wish you my sincere condolences. She was my grandmother, though I never met her or any of you. I'd love to find out more about her life. You'd be welcome to contact me in DC.

November 17, 2010

To Marianne and family, our sympathy as you mourn Mimi. Jeanine and Bill

Michelle and Jay Tallman

November 17, 2010

To Ellie and your family: you and your mom are in our thoughts and prayers. We know you truly did all you could to make her 95 years memorable and we're sure she's looking down on you with fond appreciation and love.

November 17, 2010

Ellie,
I am sorry to read about your loss. I lost my mother in February of this year, however she is always with me in spirit. She use to tell us when we mourned about our brother's untimely death that ..."to live in the hearts of those you love is not to die."

Helen Barclay, EOEA, Assisted Living Unit, Boston, Massachusetts

Kelly Graves

November 17, 2010

Marianne, Callie, Mike and family, I was so sad to hear about the loss of Mimi. My thoughts are with you.

November 16, 2010

Talk about style! Mrs. Shea had it all. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her especially her loving daughter Marianne and grandchildren Callie and Mike.
Toni, Art, Danny, David and Christina

Linda Rand

November 16, 2010

Ellie, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Marianne Chisholm

November 16, 2010

Marianne and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your mother was a very strong and feisty woman who will be missed by many. With deepest sympathy.

Richard Perling

November 16, 2010

Dearest Eleanor, I'll miss our lively conversations and the good humor. May you find peace in the embrace of God. My condolences to the family on your loss of a remarkable woman.

Denise Bradley

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sara Ward

November 14, 2010

Eleanor told me a few years ago how much she liked the Unity prayer of peace and so for her now ....

Eleanor Shea,
The Light of God surrounds you,
the Love of God enfolds you,
the Power of God protects you,
the Presence of God watches over you,
Wherever you are, God is, and all is well.

With Love, Sara

Karen + Mike Bates

November 14, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mary Lou Chellman

November 14, 2010

Sadness for the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers. Rest in peace, Aunt Lolo.

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