Cathleen Anne Shea

Cathy was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Arthur E. Shea Jr. and the late Barbara I. (McDonald) Shea. She was a graduate of Somerset High School, class of 1974 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from UMass Amherst, class of 1978.

Cathy was a Technology Risk Analyst with Fidelity Investments in Merrimack, NH for 15 years until her retirement. She was a passionate member of the Women’s Networking and Leadership groups where she made many lifelong friends. Prior to that she held various positions at Verizon for 20 years.

Cathy was Captain of the Shea clan; the ultimate Mom, Grammy, Big Sister, and Aunt. She spent her days chasing around her grandsons, with toes in the water at Bakers Beach, and skiing with friends at Loon Mountain. She was the biggest cheerleader for everyone in her life. She was known for bringing people together at a moment's notice and every day with her was, to quote, “so much fun!”.

Cathleen is survived by her two children Devan Emily Shea of Hampstead, NH and Michael T. Shea and his wife Nicole of Londonderry, NH; two grandchildren Jack and Andrew Johnston; six brothers Timothy B. Shea and his wife Marylou of Somerset, Brendan J. Shea and his fiancée Brett Schmidt of Ouray, CO, Patrick J. Shea and his wife Denise of N. Dighton, Barry M. Shea and his wife Andrea of Somerset, Kevin R. Shea and his wife Vicki of Somerset and Terry Shea and his wife Lynne of Somerset; a sister Barbara E. Shea and her husband Douglas Stone of Belgium, and 13 nieces and nephews.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 28, 2023 at 10am in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset, followed by her burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Somerset. Her Visiting Hours will be held on July 27, 2023 from 4 to 8PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited and flowers are welcome. To place an online tribute or for directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com.