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Joseph F. Shone of West Roxbury passed away on August 9, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary P. (Whelan) Shone. Devoted father of Miriam Carr and her husband Robert of Hyde Park, Joseph M. Shone and his wife Chong Suk Shone of GA, James F. Shone and his wife Kelley of Walpole, Marie Oldford and her husband Stephen of Medway, and Helen Shone and her husband Michael B. Speakman of Sandwich. Dear brother of Marie O’Neil and her late husband William of Holbrook and Helen Foley and her husband Kevin of Canton. Loving grandfather of Catherine, Joseph, Marya, Eileen, Jacquelyn Ava, Sophia, Anthony, Donovan, Veronica, Gennavive, and Audra. Great grandfather of Eleanor and Lyla. Son of the late Joseph and Helen (Buckley) Shone. Brother-in-law of Sean Whelan of Ireland. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, the extended Whelan family and friends. Joe was born in Jamaica Plain and remained an avid Bostonian at heart and local sports fan throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and socializing with his many friends at the Knights Of Columbus, Elks, and Amvets. He especially enjoyed his time as Grand Knight of Council 120 in JP. He proudly served in the Air Force. He was a diesel mechanic for the MBTA for 23 years and in his retirement enjoyed a daily route driving a school bus for Connely Bus Company for the Dedham schools. His later years were spent drawing, hoping to win the lottery, and enjoying all his beloved grandchildren.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, August 14th at 10:30am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Private. Visiting Hours Wednesday, August 13th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Funeral Home.