Howard F. Shea age 87 of Canton passed away at the Norwood Hospital December 5th after a brief illness. Born and raised in Haverhill, he graduated from Haverhill Trade School. He previously lived in Lowell and has lived in Canton since 1974. He was a former Executive with E G & G in Bedford and owned Ryan Iron Works in Raynham from 1973 to 2010. He summered in Chatham and was an avid boater. Beloved husband of Rita H. (Archambault). Father of Howard Shea, Jr. and his wife Sharon of N.H., Carol Tremblay and her husband Mike of Lowell, Sue Gonsalves and her husband Gary of Franklin, Dan Shea and his wife Kathy of Raynham and John Shea and his wife Katy of Taunton. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 2-6 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Monday morning at 10. Burial private. He was the Co-owner of Ryan Iron Works in Raynham from 1973 to 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Assn 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.