David L. Shannon Sr. a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Norwood Hospital. He was 85 years old.
He was the former owner of Shannon Oil Co. in Canton for many years. An avid golfer, he was an Honorary member at Wampatuck C.C. and past Club Champion. Devoted husband of Mary A. (Burtkus) and proud father of 15 children. David L. Shannon Jr. of Canton, James P. Shannon of Norton, Maureen G. Humphrey of Whitman, Paul J. Shannon of Whitman, Robert E, Shannon of N. Attleboro, Michael G. Shannon of Ohio, John G. Shannon of California, William H. Shannon of Canton, Mary K. Melvin of Easton, Christopher M. Shannon of Mansfield, Regina M. Newcomb of Bridgewater, Theresa M. Marino of Bellingham, Matthew P. Shannon of the Republic of Colombia, and the late Thomas P. Shannon and Richard A. “Ricky” Shannon. Brother of John Shannon of California. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 92 Alger Street, RT 14, Brockton, MA at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours in the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St., Canton, MA Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canton Veterans Department, William Armando Jr. Recreation Center, 92 Pleasant St. Canton, MA 02021