Louise D. Shanahan (Phinney), 69, of Vero Beach, Florida (formerly of Marion) died peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home after a brief illness.
She was born April 9th, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Phinney. She had been a resident of Vero Beach for twelve years, coming from Marion, Massachusetts.
Louise was a loving mother and a great friend to many over the course of her life. She was an avid gardener like her own mother and a voracious reader.
She is survived by her son, Michael Shanahan and his wife, Sherry, of Falmouth, MA; her daughter, Kimberly Noonan and her husband, Russell, of Marion, MA; two sisters, Marie Oser of Roslindale, MA and Kathleen Monica Phinney of Milton, MA; her brother, Thomas Phinney and his wife, Rachel of Milton, MA; six grandchildren, Samantha, Meghan, Brooke and Cameron Shanahan; Nicole and Russell Noonan, Jr.; and one great-granddaughter, Layla; and her former husband, Richard Shanahan of Marion, MA. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Phinney, Sr. of Hyde Park, MA and John Phinney of FLA.
The family is particularly grateful to Louise’s sister, Marie, who provided loving care during her final weeks.
A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9AM at Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to Cops for Kids with Cancer at https://www.crowdrise.com/copsforkidsboston2015/fundraiser/michellewilliams9. Louise’s niece is running in the Boston Marathon for this worthy cause. On-line condolences may be made at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.