Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Janet Ann SHEA
About
Janet SHEA Obituary
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of James and Mary Lennon. A lifelong learner and gifted writer, Janet earned degrees from Rutgers College and Boston College and, at age 70, an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Spalding University. Her essays and poetry appeared in The Christian Science Monitor, The Witness Magazine and Liguorian.
Janet and her late husband, John Shea, raised five children in Wellesley and Newton, where their home overflowed with laughter, music and more than a little bit of chaos. Lifelong friendships were central to her life, especially with Diane and Ed Bedrosian and their family, whose bond with the Sheas spanned six decades.
In 1999, Janet and John moved to Tenants Harbor and ran The Pointed Fir, a beloved bed-and-breakfast known for good food, conversation and community.
For over forty years, Janet met regularly with her writing partners, Carolyn Coman and Susan Monsky, nurturing the creative spark in each other.
Janet's children survive her: Mary Shea (Waverly Deutsch), William Shea (Karen Shea), Paul Shea (Mary Beth Benson), David Shea and Alice Shea (Bruce Davis); her grandchildren, Jordan, Kaitlyn and Owen; her great-grandchildren, Louis and Josephine; her dear cousins and fifteen nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no Service.
Donations may be made in Janet's memory to Jackson Memorial Library, St. George, ME, by check mailed to 71 Main St., St. George, ME 04860. Please write "in honor of Janet Shea" in the memo on the check. To donate by credit card, call 207.372.8961, [email protected] Animal or Refuge League of Greater Portland, by visiting the memorial section of their website, at arlgp.org/donate/making-a-memorial-gift
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home, in Portland, Maine.
Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to leave condolences for the Shea family and share a memory of Janet.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Janet SHEA
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Janet SHEA's name
Memorial Events
for Janet SHEA
How to support Janet's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Janet SHEA's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
