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Declan Padraig Shea

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Declan Padraig Shea SCITUATE Declan Padraig Shea, December 21, 2009, infant son of Anna (Steverman) and Daniel P. Shea of No. Quincy and Scituate. Grandson of Paul and Lynda Steverman of Scituate and John and Kathleen M. Shea of Scituate, formerly West Roxbury. Nephew of Kristen Steverman Norton of Scituate and Susan (Shea) and Michael Portanova of Scituate, formerly of West Roxbury, John and Nanci Shea of Londonderry, NH., James Shea of Chicago, IL., and the late Paul PJ Steverman of Scituate. Declan is also survived by his cousins, Emily, Sean and Kevin Norton, Patrick, Jack and Brendan Bingman, and Michael Portanova Jr., and Grace Portanova. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Scituate Harbor. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, Scituate. Relatives and Friends were respectfully invited. Visiting hours omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Declans memory may be made to the Perinatal Loss Support Group, c/o South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Rd., So. Weymouth, MA. 02190. For an online guestbook, please visit mcnamara-sparrell.com

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Dec. 24 to Dec. 31, 2009.

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October 25, 2010

Good lookin' out today, Baby Boy!! I have no doubt you were there.

xoxoxo

Heather Lee Ciaramitaro

April 12, 2010

Anna,
I can't even begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. The tragedy you have gone through in your life is more than anyone should have to bare. I know that you have amazing strength and an unbelieveably supportive family that will carry you through. One day a time.

James & Catherine O'Donoghue

February 5, 2010

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

January 22, 2010

Anna and Danny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and little Declan. He is indeed with the angels.

The Walsh family.

January 9, 2010

Declan,
I dreamt about you last night, Little Man. I know you're okay and resting with the angels. Until we meet again, Sweet Baby Boy, I'll hold you in my heart. xoxox
Aunt Susan

January 6, 2010

Anna, We are so sorry for your loss. You and Danny are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Matt and Amy Sousa

Yugo Fukushima

January 6, 2010

Dear Shea and Steverman Family, Please accept my sincere condolence from Tokyo, JAPAN. I send you my love to give you strength to bear your sorrow.

Bernadette Sullivan

January 3, 2010

Dear Anna and Dan,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I only hope that the prayers and thoughts that are with you during this difficult time will be of some comfort to you.

Bernadette

January 2, 2010

Anna and Danny,
You are forever in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you.
-Siobhan Cullinan O'Malley

Bonnie Morrissey

December 31, 2009

I'm so, so sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest sympathy and condolences,

Jessica Wells-Conley

December 26, 2009

There is no greater loss than that of a child...My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I dont have the words that can ease the pain but please know you are thought about this day and my heart goes out to you all..Rest well sweet boy.

Susan Mills

December 24, 2009

Anna and Danny, Miy heart goes out to you. I can think of no greater sorrow than the loss of a child. My heartfelt prayers are with you both.

December 24, 2009

"Codlata aingeal beag go maith le chéile go dtí go mbeidh orainn arís"

December 23, 2009

May Declan rest with the angels.

December 23, 2009

"Monday's child is fair of face..."
To Anna & Danny, "IRISH BLESSING"
A sunbeam to warm you,
A sheltering angel, (Declan Padraig Shea) so nothing can harm you,
Faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray,
Heaven to hear you.
Love & prayers, Laurene & Jack Fee

Susan Shea-Portanova

December 23, 2009

Declan,
You were so perfect with ten little fingers and ten little toes. I feel so grateful to have held you and kissed you. I have never seen a Dad as excited as yours. Your Mom and Dad love you and will carry you forever in their hearts. I know you are with God now and watching over us all. Please give your Mom and Dad the strength they will need to get through this terrible time. I love you, Little Man and I wish your time with us wasn't so short. Sleep well, little angel. I will never forget you and look forward to the day we will meet again.
Love,
Aunt Susan

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