Romaine F. Shea, (Emilio) died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the High Pointe Hospice House, Haverhill, MA.
Romaine was born in Haverhill on May 1, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Romeo and Frances (Foynes) Emilio.
Romaine was raised in Haverhill and was a graduate of St. James High School, Class of 1956. She earned her associates degree and was Class president of Westbrook Jr. College in Portland Maine, Class of 1958. She worked for several years in the assessment center of Northern Essex Community College. She later met and married Donald “Jake” Shea and spent 57 years together before he passed away in 2016. She enjoyed Boston sports and was an avid Red Sox fan. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Romaine was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. “Jake” Shea. She was the loving mother of Jane E. Yerrington and her husband Ernest of Manchester, NH., the late Lisa M. Shea and the late Donald R. Shea. She was the twin sister of the late Claire Wilson. She was the cherished grandmother of Preston D. Yerrington and Abby Shea Yerrington. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, September 11 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Her Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 12 from the funeral home at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church, 185 Winter St. Haverhill at 10am. Interment, St. James Cemetery, PrimRose St, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Laura Wilson says
September 8, 2022 at 12:33 pmDear Jane, Sheas, Emilios and Wilsons,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom, grandmother, Auntie Ro. I have so many fond memories of Romaine and the entire Shea family, going back to the infamous July 4th cookouts which were so much fun back in the day. Her love of family, sense of humor and quick wit were such a gift to all who were lucky enough to know her! She always made me laugh and smile with her stories. I’m so glad I was able to spend some time with her recently to catch up and chat. I know how much she will be missed, but I also know that she has been re-united with Jake, Donnie, Lisa and her twin, Claire. Send much love, Laura
Milton Taylor says
September 9, 2022 at 2:34 pmShea Family Sorry for your loss. May she RIP.
John Scuto says
September 9, 2022 at 5:37 pmI worked with Romaine for a time at NECC. She was an exceptional person and a great colleague. My condolences.
Karen and Dave Currier says
September 14, 2022 at 5:10 amTo the loved ones Romaine left behind,
Romaine was a wonderful person and her absence will be felt by many. May she Rest In Peace and joyfully meet the loved ones who have gone before her.