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Mariann K. Shea

1954 - 2022

BORN

1954

DIED

2022

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Ratell Funeral & Cremation Services

200 Main Street

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Mariann Shea Obituary

SPRINGFIELD- Mariann K. Shea, 68, of Biltmore St. passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, June 2, 2022 with her sister, Helen, at her side. Mariann was born in Indian Orchard on March 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Jane (Brennan) Shea. She was a lifelong resident, educated in local schools, graduating from Classical High School and STCC with degrees in Physical Therapy and Accounting. Mariann started her career as an Inventory Control Specialist for Albert Steiger Inc. She then joined the West Springfield Dept. of Public Works where she was a Fiscal Assistant over 28 years before retiring this past April. Mariann enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting and the beach. She was a big fan of the series, NCIS. She was predeceased by her parents. She leaves her sisters; Helen Shea of Springfield with whom she made her home and Jane Shea of Hatfield and many cousins and dear friends in the area. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL GATHER TO REMEMBER MARIANN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 AT THE RATELL FUNERAL HOME, 200 MAIN ST., INDIAN ORCHARD FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516


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Published by The Republican from Jun. 5 to Jun. 8, 2022.

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Pat Whitehead

June 8, 2022

My sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. Mariann was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Nancy Maskill

June 8, 2022

To the Shea family;
Condolences on the loss of your sister!
Peace be with you..

Donna Zamboni

June 7, 2022

My deepest condolences on the loss of Mariann. Someone so special can never be forgotten.
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Marcia Warren

June 6, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May she rest in peace. So sorry for your loss.

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