Of Guelph, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in his 82nd year. Best friend and lifelong love of 53 years to the late Claire Margaret Shea (nee Larose, 2015). Loving father of Kelly Shea of Kitchener, Kevin (Nicola) Shea of Guelph, Brenda (Roger) Groleau of Ottawa and Tim (Janet) Shea of Arnprior. Loving grandfather to Christopher, Brendan, Blair, Jason, Steven, Jennifer, Mindy, Angie and Ashley and many great grandchildren. Dear brother of Levona and Marie. Predeceased by his son Brent Shea (1974).
Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Friday, February 1, 2019 from 6-9 pm. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment Marymount Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Memorial contributions to the Drop-In Centre would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Patrick J. Shea in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:30 pm.