Edward Shays, 78, of Worcester died Saturday, May 26th in the Brockton Veterans Hospital. He leaves his fiancé, Barbara J. Flood; two daughters, Nancy Johnson and her husband, William of Stuart, FL and Sandra Larrivee and her husband, Randy of Rehobeth; three brothers, John Shays, Robert Shays and his wife Lucille, and Richard Shays; a sister in law, Joyce Shays, the widow of Edward’s predeceased brother, Everett Shays; two grandchildren, Jason and Amanda and several nieces and nephews.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Everett and Mary (Perna) Shays. Mr. Shays was an upholsterer and part owner for Sharpe Interiors for many years. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed horseback riding and bowling.
A visiting hour is from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. Monday, June 4th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. A service will follow at 10:30 A.M. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.