Joanne M. (McNeil) Shea, 80, of Newton Centre, who had worked as a Medical Secretary in Dr. Hinckley’s office at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, died Wed. Jan 12, 2005, at Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston.
Born in Beverly, Mrs. Shea graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Beverly and attended Burdett Business School. She had worked as a stenographer at Beverly Hospital where she met her husband, the late Dr. Daniel J. Shea Jr. Mrs. Shea had lived in Newton for over 50 years and had been a member of the Oak Hill Park Association, and an active member of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish. She also enjoyed teaching private piano lessons and had played Scrabble with friends in her neighborhood for many years.
Wife of the late Dr. Daniel J. Shea Jr., she is survived by her children Nancy Shea of Walnut Creek CA, Tim Shea of Maynard, Robert Shea of Newton Centre, and Julie Shea Williams of Marstons Mills; her sister and brother Sr. Cecelia McNeil SND of Ipswich and Richard McNeil of Jamaica Plain; 5 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Charles McNeil.
Relatives and friends will gather at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham on Sat Jan 15 at 8:30 AM and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton Upper Falls at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be in the funeral home on Fri from 4-7 PM.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials in Joanne’s name may be made to ALS Assoc, Mass Chapter, 75 McNeil Way, Suite 310, Dedham, MA 02026.