Elizabeth M. Shanahan Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Elizabeth M. Shanahan

02/20/1927 - 01/30/2015

Obituary For Elizabeth M. Shanahan

Elizabeth M. (O'Shea) Shanahan, 87 of Rockland died on January 30, 2015 at the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham. She was born in Newfoundland, Canada, daughter of the late Patrick and Anne (Cleary) O'Shea. After coming to the United States she was raised and educated in South Boston. She has made her home in Rockland since 1959.

A kind Gentle and caring woman, she was devoted to her family, her children were glowing as they recalled her cooking and baking when they were growing up. She enjoyed bowling and participated in several leagues throughout the South Shore.

Wife of the late Gerald P. Shanahan who died in 1999, she was the mother of Gerald M. Shanahan and his wife Linda of Rockland. Catherine A. Gratta and her husband Richard of Sharon, Paul J. Shanahan and his wife Mary of Orleans, Mark A. Shanahan and his wife Marie of Plymouth, Philip E. Shanahan and his wife Una of Alaska and the late Patricia E. Spaulding. She was the sister of Patricia O'Shea of Quincy, Ronald O'Shea of Dedham and the late Alice "Dolly" O'Malley. Also surviving are her son in law Michael Spaulding, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Shanahan Family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Thursday February 5 2015, from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday February 6, 2015 at 9:00 AM in Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.

Services

5 Feb

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

6 Feb

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA Get Directions »

6 Feb

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »

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05/25/2021

Maura Flynn

Phil, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
05/25/2021

John Feneck/Lisa Falco

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. She is now resting in peace with her loved ones.
05/25/2021

Judy Taylor Barahona

Please accept my most sincere condolences at the loss of your Mom. (Cathy's RHS '77 classmate)
05/25/2021

Joe campanile

Sorry to hear that Gerry,rest in peace
05/25/2021

Marie Harrington

"So very sorry for loss"
05/25/2021

Jen & Alan MacDonald

Sorry for your loss Cathy & Alison. Nana Nana will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you & your whole family.
05/25/2021

Richie & Barbara

We are so sorry for your loss. What a sweet & loving mom/nana you all had. Her memories will be with you always. Loving thoughts & prayers are being sent your way. Love, Richie & Barbara
05/25/2021

Sandy Hammond Decourcy

I am so sorry to hear about your mom what a wonderful lady she was, I cant help but smile when I think about her, I remember her timing you guys in the shower and if you went over your time she would shut the hot water off and she would laugh when she heard you yell. I am thinking about you all. All my love you to all. Sandy Hammond Decourcy
05/25/2021

Judy Hayes

Gerry, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love , Judi Hayes
05/25/2021

Maureen O'Donnell Woodworth

Dear Shanahan Family, I wanted to express my condolences on the loss of your mother Betty. It has been many years but I remember her fondly from my high school years, when Cathy and I were friends. I remember Mrs. Shanahan as always smiling and laughing and always being welcome in your parents home. My thoughts are with you
05/25/2021

Gary Laramee

Sorry for your loss, Gary and Kathy Laramee
05/25/2021

Bill Gardiner

Gerry, Linda and family, Our thoughts and prays are with you during this time. The pain and sorrow you feel is just an indicator of how much you loved her. Bill & Chris Gardiner
05/25/2021

guyand gale farrell

Paul and family Our hearts go out to you and your family at the passing of your mother.
05/25/2021

Mary & Donald Ross

Shannahan Children I am so sorry about Mom /Auntie Betty what a wonderful Lady she was. I loved her and she was a part of my family. and gave so much of her self to help everyone no matter what the issue was.May she rest now.with her loved ones.
05/25/2021

BILL WASHBURN

DEAR SHANAHAN FAMILY SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE, GRAND AND LONG LIFE SHE HAD. SO MANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEGACYS. PAUL AND PHILLIP I REMEMBER YOU BOTH VERY WELL. SOME STUDENTS MAKE AN INCREDIBLE IMPACT ON THE LIFE OF A TEACHER AND YOU BOTH DID. PAUL YOU WERE AN AVERAGE STUDENT THAT ALWAYS WORKED INCREDIBLY HARD AND MADE ME LAUGH. PHILLIP YOU WERE SMART,SINCERE, CARING AND AN INCREDIBLE GENTLEMAN AND THE KIND OF PERSON THAT EVERYONE WISH THEY COULD KNOW AS A FRIEND. AFTER 30 YEARS OF TEACHING YOU ARE BOTH MEMORABLE, LOVED AND APPRECIATED BY ME. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND YOUR FAMILIES. LOVE BILL WASHBURN , LOVED, APPRECIATED. AND REMEMBERE BY ME. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE BILL WASHBURN
05/25/2021

Wendy Potter

I am so sorry for the Shanahan family's loss of such a great lady. She always made me smile while I was growing up. The Potter family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
05/25/2021

John Leonard

Shanahan Family, Sorry for your loss. The thing I remember most about your Mom as a kid was how kind she was to everyone. I know all of you are left with a lifetime of great memories with her and I hope all of you find peace from them. God Bless, John Leonard