Marie Shea

Albany-Marie Catherine Shea, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Marie was predeceased by her parents Albert and Doris Smith. She was the beloved wife of 60 years of Norman Shea, and dear mother of Catherine Newell of Guilderland (David, Albany), Laura Shea of Delmar, Maureen Shea of Guilderland, Peggy Franciosa of Downingtown, PA (Gerry), and Mary Ellen Shea of Voorheesville. She is survived by nine grandchildren; Jillian Price (Michael Schwabe), Mark Price, Casey Newell, Benjamin Newell, Michael Field, John Franciosa, Kate Franciosa, Alison Franciosa, and Tarryn Franciosa, and her great grandson, Jasper Schwabe. Marie is survived by her sisters; Marjorie Ball, Maggie McDowell, and predeceased by her brother Albert (Bud) Smith, and her sister Madeline Leprich (all of Toronto, Ontario). Also survived by her sister-in-law, Peggy Casey of Vancouver, brother-in-law, Barry Shea (Pat) of Toronto; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many dear friends and former co-workers. Marie was a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener since 1994, and a member of the Capital District Irish American Association. She was also a talented artist, who loved spending time with her family. She and her husband enjoyed traveling together to England, the Caribbean, Cape Cod, China, the Panama Canal, Arizona, Spain, and Canada. Funeral services Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, July 15, 2012 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Marie in a special way may send a contribution to Northeastern Association of the Blind, 301 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12206. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Marie Shea

January 11, 1929 - July 10, 2012