Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary A. Shea, 89 of Roslindale, MA who passed peacefully on August 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the anchor of our lives and a constant source of unconditional love to everyone who knew her. She lived a life marked by dedication to her family, a quiet strength, and her deep faith. She taught us the true value of kindness, grace and resilience through her everyday actions. She will always be remembered for her attention to little details that were important to those she loved.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel (JM) Shea, her daughter-in-law, Debbie Shea and her parents, Michael and Margaret Lynch.

She is survived by her 8 children, who she loved very much. Daniel, Linda Danforth, Larry and his wife Marie, Gregory and his wife Bonnie, Christopher and his wife Donna, Susan, Timothy and his wife Joanne, Stephen and his wife Eileen. She was also Nana to many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation and funeral services provided by the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132