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Lois Shaughnessy Obituary
Friends may call Friday (June 13) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday (June 14) at 10 a.m. at St. Januarius Catholic Church, Naples, NY, with a reception with light refreshments to follow. Burial will be Monday (June 16) at 10 a.m. in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Lois was the daughter of the late Frederick and Adelaide Blendinger. She enjoyed family, knitting scarves and her dog, "Bonnie."
She is survived by her husband, John A. Shaughnessy; son, Frederick (Susan) Shaughnessy; daughter, Deborah (Kenneth) Bedette; eight grandchildren, A.J. Bennett, Michael and Jakob Shaughnessy, Najia Zayed, and Boone, Bronson and Clark and Devon Bedette; and great-grandson, Earl Rodney.
Condolences for the Shaughnessy family may be made through www.kenperkinsfuneral home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Shaughnessy
Laura Shaughnessy
June 11, 2014
Lois, you are such a special person and you will be forever missed. Your strong faith in god has touched many peoples lives in so many ways. I am forever grateful for all the love and caring you have given your family and all the wonderful and great memories we shared. You are truly a guardian angel. You are forever in my heart. Love you Lois.
Laura Shaughnessy
June 11, 2014
Lois, you are forever in my heart. We shared so many wonderful times over the years and you were the rock when it came to caring for your family and loved ones. You believed in people and always brought out the good in them. Your faith in god was very strong and your encouragement to others to have faith no matter what, will forever shine, Thank you for the most memorable years of my life. You are truly a guardian angel. Love you Lois.
Beth Bingham
June 11, 2014
She was a loving grandmotherly figure to the children at St. Mary's, and a happy comforting friend to all. You will be missed, Lois. Love and prayers to her family.
Therese
June 11, 2014
Loved your smile and all your emails
Fred Shaughnessy
June 11, 2014
I love you mom,I never left your side just like I promised. Sue was there with me also. I love you so much. Love Fred&Sue
traci lafountain
June 10, 2014
You were always so nice to me I will miss you so much I love you Lois say hi to gram and my mom and dad
Christa Fox
June 10, 2014
My dear Lois, I'm going to miss you my friend and your bright beautiful cheery smile. Thank you for all the laughs we've shared together. I will hold you forever in my heart. xoxoxoxo
Love your friend,
Ronnie From SHHC
June 10, 2014
Very sorry for your loss, she was such a pleasant person.
Sharon @ Dart Wiswell
June 10, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lynette Gage
June 10, 2014
Lois loved her family with all her heart. She cared about people and she always made you feel welcome and loved in her presence.She had a great sense of humor! She will be missed.
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