Mary F. Marshalka (Shanahan) died peacefully January 12, 2015 following a long illness. She was 86 years old.
Mary was an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools for the Town of Canton in 1970's and Retired as the Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Canton in 1993. She was a Member of the Ponkapoag Civic Association. Member of "The Mermaids" water aerobics at the Massachusetts Hospital School. Enjoyed traveling, playing bridge; and Sunday family dinners.
Devoted wife of the late Bernard J. Marshalka. Loving mother of Peter F. Marshalka and his wife Gail of Canton, Susan M. Eichinger and her husband John of Plymouth, David J. Marshalka of Middleboro, Andrew S. Marshalka and his wife Elise of Scituate, and the late Paul B. Marshalka and his wife Mary of Marshfield. Sister of the late James Shanahan and Francis Shanahan Jr. Mary is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours in the Roache-Pushard Funeral Home 210 Sherman St., Canton Thursday from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, January 16, in St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St., Canton at 11 AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
If desired donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center 101 Columbian St., S. Weymouth, MA 02190