Virginia Louise (Shea) McWeeney, R.N., wife of the late Leo F. McWeeney, Sr., died peacefully in the comfort of her own home in Westport on Sunday, December 9, 2012. She was 86 years old.
Virginia was proud of her 50 year career as a registered nurse and was very devoted to public health. She began as a nurse cadet during WWII and trained in Red Cross polio and whooping cough clinics. She also trained in New York City at Sloane/Kettering, where she was Babe Ruth’s nurse during his final days. Her career also included working as an RN at Woonsocket Hospital, Blackstone Valley Nursing Home, The Visiting Nurse Service and the Rhode Island Association for Retarded Citizens. In retirement, Virginia enjoyed her home, friends, grandchildren and pets. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Virginia had four children: Mary, Leo, Susan and Ann and is survived by her 3 daughters: Susan McWeeney, Ann McWeeney and Mary Linekin as well as her 3 grandchildren: Shannon, Matthew and Kevin.
A private gathering will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible memorial donations in Virginia's name may be made to: Habitat for Cats (Non-Profit), P.O. Box 79571, N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 or Summit County Preschool (Non-Profit), P.O. Box 631, Frisco, CO 80443.
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there...I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow... I am the diamond glints on snow... I am the sunlight on ripened grain... I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you waken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of gentle birds in circling flight... I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry - I am not there... I did not die.