Mary L. (Cronin) McShea, 89

Jul 27, 2015

Mary L. (Cronin) McShea, 89, of Wareham, formerly of Medford, died July 24. She was the widow the late Andrew E. McShea, Jr. and the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Agnes (Harrington) Cronin.

She was born in Medford and lived in Stoughton and Wareham for many years.

Mrs. McShea had a passion for sailboats and sailing. She treasured her summers at Parkwood Beach with her family and friends where she was an active member of the Beach Association.

Survivors include her children, Andrew E. McShea, III of Wareham, John J. McShea of Canton, Maureen E. Piccarelli of Wareham; Karen M. Place, Thomas D. McShea and Jean M. McShea all of Wareham; a sister, Helen McCaran of Watertown; a brother, Walter L. Cronin of Medford; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John J. Cronin, Jr.

Her funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 82 High St., Wareham. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Road., Medford at 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.