Rita M. (Welsch) Shea age 95 of Windham, NH, died Tuesday at the Warde Health Center, Windham, NH.
She was born in So. Boston, MA, grew up and was educated in Dorchester, MA. She was a long time resident of Waltham, MA.
Rita was an amazing homemaker. She also worked for Carr Fastner-TRW in Cambridge, MA for over 25 years. She was a 37 year member of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Waltham, MA. She enjoyed crafts and was a talented artist. She enjoyed gardening and traveling, especially to visit the holy shrines in Europe.
She was predeceased by her husband John L. Shea and a daughter Claire O’Toole.
She is survived by 3 Daughters:
Marguerite Smith of Exeter, NH
Jean & her Husband Lawrence Glynn of Waltham, MA
Rita Shea of Dracut, MA
Son: Paul & his Wife Helena Shea of Fitchburg, MA
2 Sisters: Claire Plocharczyk of Derry, NH
Dorothy Guarino of Washington, DC
12 Grandchildren & Several Great Grandchildren
Visitation will take place Monday, March 15 from 10-11 AM, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, Sisters of Mercy, 2 Searles Rd, Windham, NH. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 21 Searles Rd, Windham, NH 03087. Flowers are also welcomed.