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Eva Shanahan Obituary

Eva A. (Michener) age 79 of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, Jan. 23, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Shanahan. Mother of Thomas F. of Weymouth, William J. of Halifax, Michael T. of Franklin, & the late Patrick J. Shanahan, formerly of Weymouth. Sister of Joseph Michener of W. Bridgewater, Edward Michener of Fl., Louise Foley of Dedham & the late John Michener, Doris Whightman, Edna Farquharson, Gertrude Sargeant. Sister-in-law of the late Marie C. Shanahan. Also survived by 10 grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the SOUTH WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Home at 809 Main St. (Rt. 18 opp. South Shore Hospital) Sat. at 8:00 A.M. Funeral Mass in the St. Francis Xavier Church, S. Weymouth at 9:00 o'clock. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. If you wish, donations in Eva's memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 45 North Main St., Fall River, Ma. 02725.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2002.

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