Barbara "Betty" Shea
October 2, 1924 — December 18, 2018
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Barbara "Betty" Shea
Born on October 2, 1924, she was one of two children of the late Frederick R. LaFave and Bertha M. (Von Schoppe) LaFave.
She worked as an administrative secretary at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. Barbara was also a longtime member of the Melrose Emblem Club #89.
Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Arthur F. Shea with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Frederick A. Shea of Melrose, Paul D. Shea of OR, and the late Daniel F. Shea. Dear sister of the late Frederick "Bud" LaFave. Also survived by her sister-in-law of Mary Margaret "Peggy" LaFave of Medford, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather in honor of Betty's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, Dec. 21 at 8am before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 9am. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
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Past Services
Visitation
Friday, December 21, 2018
Starts at 8:00 am
Robinson Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Friday, December 21, 2018
Starts at 9:00 am
St. Mary's Church
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