Paul Shea

Rochester, NH- Paul R. Shea, RET. MSGT, 75, of 64 Eagle Drive Rochester passed away Saturday June 30, 2018 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. He was born Feb. 9, 1943 in Boston, MA the son of the late Wilfred and Verlie (Farr) Shea. He resided in Rochester for 12 years, previously living in Rollinsford. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1980, and later worked for and retired from Goss International. Paul was a very generous man.  He enjoyed golfing and fishing, but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a member of the DAV. Members of his family include his wife of 30 years, Pauline (Heon) Shea; daughters Jane Shea, Lynne Dupuis, Becky Luke, Judith Munchrath; grandchildren Cara, Joshua, Andrew, Marissa, Luke, Anna, Garrett, Joy, Libby, Kaylee, Jonathan, Lillian; brother William Shea; nieces Yvonne Mudge, Barbara Royer. He was predeceased by his daughter Susan Jean, and sister Barbara Cavallini. Calling hours will be Monday, July 9, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. A Celebration of Life ceremony will follow in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.