Born in Fulton, NY a daughter of the late John and Ann Slaby, she was a longtime resident of the city.
A graduate of Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Spencer Borden school, then B.M.C. Durfee High School. An avid crafter, she was skilled at knitting, dressmaking, reupholstering furniture and drapes. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, felt great joy with her grandchildren and loved attending their games and school events.
She is survived by two sons, Kevin J. Shea and his wife Pamela of North Dartmouth, MA and Barry F. Shea of Fall River, MA; two daughters, Colleen J. Carlson and her husband Michael of Scituate, MA and Kathleen M. Barr and her husband LTC Robert of Colorado Springs, CO.; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and her cousin, Edward Libucha.
Her Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Contributions may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.