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Peter Shea Obituary
Peter worked as a cook at local restaurants for many years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
He will be missed by his mother Frances; his four siblings: Frances (Paul) Toth, Kathleen (David) Allred, David Shea and Sharon (Brendan) Toth; and several nephews. Peter was predeceased by his brother Walter Shea Jr.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in Peter's memory. Arrangements are being handled by Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly, R.I. For online condolences, visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Erin Shea
February 17, 2025
Aunt Fran and family, I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are will you all.
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Savannah Hays
February 17, 2025
Sorry to hear of this loss I worked with Peter at Foxwoods. Great guy. My sympathies to his family and friends.
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