ELLSWORTH – Grace Elizabeth Shea, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family June 16, 2016, at her home. She was born in North Whitefield, June 12, 1933, the daughter of Howard and Marion (Hatch) Sinclair.
She attended Hartland Academy. Grace married Philip Shea of Ellsworth, April 5, 1953. She was a member and treasurer of the Ellsworth Jaycees Chamber Maids, Irene Chapter No. 97 O.E.S. of Ellsworth, Wesso Club, MCMH Auxiliary, Hancock County Republican Party, Hancock County Women’s Republican Club, and was treasurer from 2008-2011, Heritage Policy Center, member of AARP, Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth Historical Society, Y.M.C.A, all of Ellsworth. Grace enjoyed knitting and crocheting for family and friends as well as many organizations.
Grace was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by four children, Gloria Read and husband, David, of Alton, Patrick Shea and wife, Robin, of Ellsworth and Detroit, Linda Shea-Alley and husband, Marvin, of Ellsworth, and Karen Arkin of Old Town; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Amelia Sinclair of W. Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip on Aug. 2, 2010; son, Philip Shea, Jr.; two grandchildren, Sidney Arkin and Isabella Shea; six siblings, Melvin, Robert, Leland, Laforest, Annie, and Muriel.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Woodbine Cemetery with Pastor Robert Maddocks officiating.
Those who desire may make contributions in Grace’s memory to Cancer Care of Maine, P.O.Box 931, Bangor 04402, or Shriners’ Hospital for Children, 1404 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, or New England Hemophilia Association, 347 Washington St., Suite 402, Dedham, MA 02026.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
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