Terrence Joseph Shea

Shea, Terrence Joseph "Terry" (1930-2013) - Terry passed away peacefully at Mariposa Gardens on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Dear husband of 58 years to Margaret; father to Jeff (Faye) and Greg Shea; grandfather to Ryan, Graham and Charlie; survived by sister, Carole Waller; brothers, Douglas (Eleanor) Shea, Donald (Sheila) Shea, Kenny (Joyce) Waller and Keith (Joan) Waller; predeceased by brother, Raymond. Terry was a successfully businessman in Ontario before his retirement. At that time the family moved to British Columbia. He enjoyed selling at the United Church garage sales, gardening, bird watching and was a naturalist and assisted in preserving wildlife areas in and around Osoyoos. A celebration of Terry's life will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013, 2:00 o'clock at the United Church in Osoyoos. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9 would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to: Graham Funeral Home, 5950 Kootenay Street, Oliver, B.C. (250) 498-3833. Your message of condolence, sharing your fond memories of Terry may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com.

Margaret Shea and her family would like to thank the care teams at the South Okanagan General, the Penticton Regional Hospital, McKinney Place and Mariposa Gardens for their loving attention that they provided Terrence and our family. The overwhelming love shown by friends and family at Terry’s Celebration of Life was truly appreciated. Thank you to the United Church Women and Blaine and Kate Krist at Graham Funeral Home for your support and understanding during a lost difficult time.