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MARY A. SHEA

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DeVito Funeral Home

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Arlington, Massachusetts

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Oct. 14, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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MARY SHEA Obituary

SHEA, Mary A. (Femia) Age 97, of Arlington, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Shea of Arlington. She is survived by her children, Patricia Shea of Haverhill, Joan Doane of Arlington, Daniel Shea and his spouse, Jack Klaus, of Johnston, RI, Dennis Shea and his partner, Karen Schneller, of Reading, Christopher Shea and his spouse, Joseph Daley, of Los Angeles, CA and Jane Shea of Laconia, NH. Also survived by her seven grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Florence McGee, of Winchester; a brother, Lawrence Femia, of Billerica; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her son, Thomas P. Shea; her daughter, Maureen Blouin; and her son-in-law, John Blouin. Family and friends are invited to visit the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, on Tuesday, October 14, from 4-7pm, and to her Funeral Home Service on Wednesday, October 15, at 10 am. Burial to follow at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Please visit devitofuneralhomes.com to view an expanded obituary.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, 2025.

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14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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Jack McNally

October 11, 2025

All the McNally Kids have fond memories of Mary. Sharp as a tack, quick with a comment and a wonderful fun person. You had to be on your toes when Mary was around. She was one of my mother Jeanne's closest friends. Brother Jim still talks about the time they packed the kids to see Niagara Falls and He and Chris rode with Richard in the semi. She lit up any room she walked into. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jack McNally

Lisa Battinelli

October 11, 2025

To the Shea Family....I was saddened to hear of Mary´s passing. I graduated with Dennis and worked Joanie. My heart goes out to the family. May she rest in eternal peace. Lisa Battinelli

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