Passed peacefully away on Christmas Day, 2008 at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, Mary J. Shea of Placentia, formerly of Bar Haven, in her 90th year. Predeceased by husband Frank (1990); sons Andrew (1988), Michael (1995), Frank Jr., (2002) and infant son Dominic (1951) and grandson Peter (1978); parents, Bernard Farrell and Bride Leonard; brothers Thomas and Joseph Farrell; twin sister Stella Hanlon; son-in-law Peter Murphy; brothers-in-law Leonard Hanlon and William Murray; sister-in-law Rita Farrell; nephews Jerry Hanlon and Bernard Murray. Leaving to mourn: son William Shea (Placentia); daughters Bride Murphy (Marystown); Nellie Noseworthy (Roy), Pouch Cove; sister Catherine Murray, St. John’s; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, 10 nieces, and seven nephews; daughters-in-law Rose Shea (Wabush), Nina Shea (Garden Cove), Paulette Shea (Swift Current). Also, a wide circle of friends in Placentia and St. Pat’s Mercy Home. Resting at Mahar’s Funeral Home Placentia on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, at Sacred Heart Parish, Placentia. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.