Nancy M. (Kearns) Shields, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 91 years of age.
Nancy was born in Boston on April 5, 1934, a devoted daughter of the late Helen E. (Burns) Kearns. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1951. She worked at the Bunker Hill Health Center in Charlestown for 18 years as a Secretary there and then went on to work as a Legal Secretary for McCullough, Stievater & Polvere Law Firm in Charlestown until her retirement. Nancy enjoyed walking, reading, and playing Bingo. She cherished her family above all else. She was a member of the Old Charlestown Schoolgirls Association and the Daughter's of Isabella #1.
Nancy is the caring wife of the late Daniel J. Shields. She is the adored mother of Karen M. Shields, Christopher Shields and the late Daniel J. Shields Jr. She is the cherished Nana of Jake Shields and his wife Ashley, Julia Shields and her husband Bill Harte, Makayla Shields and Bryanna Shields and Great-Nana of Charlie, Daniel, Rowan, Lachlan and Rory. She is the loving sister of Geraldine Yeramian.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Nancy's visiting hours on Monday morning, July 28, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass at 12 Noon in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown. Her burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.
"REMEMBER ME WHEN THE LILACS BLOOM"
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Nancy's name to:
Kaplan Family Hospice House
c/o Care Dimensions
75 Sylvan St. Suite B-102,
Danvers, MA 01923
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