Mr. Edward J. Shields, age 90, of Medford formerly of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Friday, December 10th following a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Sheehy). Born in Somerville he was the son of the late Thomas and Bridget (Daly) Shields.
Mr. Shields was a retired letter carrier with the United States Postal Service and was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hallmark Hospice, 100 Hospital Rd., Malden, MA 02148.
Mr. Shields is survived by his son Gerlad E. Shields and his wife Joan of Medford. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer and Joseph Shields and Christopher Shields and his wife Kelly. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jeanne Anne Shields, sister Gertrude Murphy, brothers, Thomas, George, Henry and John Shields.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Tuesday, at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford