Elaine Shea Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elaine Shea of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away, on March 29, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband William E. Shea; and her brothers, Arthur and Neil. She is survived by: her children, William J. (Meg) of Belmont, Michael (Jane) of Reading, Taryn LaRaja (Ray) of Amherst, Katlyn Shea of Lincoln, Meghan Shea (Brian Pendleton) of Arlington and Kristen Donahue (Micah) of Newburyport; her grandchildren, Brigette, Elizabeth, Paul, Conor, Erin, Alex, Kathryn, Luca, Cameron, Phineas, Téa, Emma, Max, Lucy and Owen; and her brother Richard. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She had a special place in her heart for so many people and places including her Lincoln Street neighborhood, where this past year she initiated weekly outdoor gatherings to inspire hope during the pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elaine's memory to: Arlington's AYCC/First Step 670R Mass.