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Paul Shea Obituary

Paul Terry Shea, 40, of Holliston, died suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2014 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born in Boston, he was the son of Lois M. (Zeramby) and Atty. Paul M. Shea of Holliston. A lifelong Holliston resident, Paul attended the Fay School in Southborough, was a 1991 graduate of St. Sebastian's School in Needham and a 1995 graduate of Boston College. He was employed as a Mortgage Broker. Besides his parents, he leaves behind his twin brother, Peter J. Shea of Holliston and Hopkinton, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd from 4-7p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary's Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Michael Lisnow Respite Center, 112 Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 or to St. Mary's Church, 8 Church St. Holliston, MA. 01746.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Apr. 21, 2014.

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Jonah Wolfson

September 18, 2024

More than 10 year have passed. I miss you. You come to mind a lot. Not having you around makes things duller. I pray you knew how much you were loved. I love you. So many did.

Jim Feeley

September 22, 2014

Paul was the first friend that I made in the freshman dorms at Boston College. He was so incredibly genuine, and good humored; so it's no surprise I liked him right away. I can't express enough the sorrow I felt to just read of his passing in the Boston College Magazine. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. & Mr. Shea & Family. I'll miss you, "Smoothie."

Sherri Belanger

June 6, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Shea,

I met Paul several years ago and even though we had lost touch I never forgot the words of wisdom he shared with me. I was trying to make contact with him today and came upon his passing. Words cannot express the news. I am sorry for his passing. Paul touched many hearts.

Linnea Basu

May 19, 2014

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Shea and Peter,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news about Paul's passing. I will always remember him as part of our KBIA family. My deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. Love Linnea

Stacey Roy Lai

May 1, 2014

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Shea,

I am very sorry for your loss and wish you peace and comfort during this new journey. I was lucky to know Paul at Jackson and his awesome laughter, giddy mannerisms and amazing ability to relate to all was so special. I am sorry for your loss and wish you all the best.

Maria Cicerone

April 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Shea family. May Paul rest in peace.

Brian Faherty

April 23, 2014

So saddened by Paul's passing. He was so much fun to be around. A gentle, caring soul who brought life to every room. - Brian Faherty (St. Seb's '92)

April 23, 2014

Dear Lois,
I am so sorry for the loss of Paul. I don't know if you remember me but my son Mark went to the Jackson School with Paul.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Barbara Sutera

Kimberly Belmont

April 23, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Shea & Peter, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Paul's passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Don and Linda Nelles

April 23, 2014

Linda and I are deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing. The Shea family hold's a very special place in our hearts. I've know Paul since I was a boy growing up during our summers in Kennebunk and he was always so engaging and funny.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. and Mrs. Shea and Peter.

April 23, 2014

We are saddened by the news of Paul's passing. We pray for comfort and peace for the Shea family. May time and faith heal your grief. ~ Roselyn Jeun O.D. and Holliston Vision Center staff

George Bailey

April 22, 2014

We were so sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I will always remember with fondness lots of laughs and fun in Maine with Paul, Peter and the entire Shea family. We are thinking of you.

George & Kim Bailey

Andrea Karis

April 22, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about Paul's passing.

I remember Peter and Paul as little boys when I'd visit their grandmother, my favorite neighbor, when I was a child. They were sweet boys and I loved visiting with them.

My thoughts are with his family - what a painful thing to go through.

Eddy Tabit

April 22, 2014

Paul was a good friend to many. He once told me, "I don't like to hear about bad things happening to my friends". He truly cared about all of them. We will all miss you, Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Virgil Glenn

April 22, 2014

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Shea family. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." Rev. V. Gordon Glenn III ('90)

Jonah Wolfson

April 21, 2014

Paul was loved. He was talented and will be missed terribly. Sorry for your loss, sheas

Michael Cedrone

April 21, 2014

Mom and I are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We wish you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Best,
Michael Cedrone (St. Seb's '91)

Chris Mullen

April 21, 2014

My heart goes out to Mr. & Mrs. Shea and Peter. His life was too short here with us.
Paul was one of my oldest friends and had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I have ever known. He was always quick to compliment someone and to make them feel special. Paul will be missed by my entire family and by many he had a way about him that would attract friends.
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel".

Tara and Jonathan Turnbull

April 21, 2014

We are so shocked and saddened by this news. Paul was the life of the party, funny, fun, kind and just plain nice.
We are heartbroken for his dear parents and his brother Peter. Kenbebunk will not be the same without Paul.
Sending you our deepest sympathies. XO Tara and Jonathan

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