SHEA – Barbara L., age 86 of Newton formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Born and raised in Boston, Barbara was an elementary school teacher for over 40 years with the Boston Public Schools. Her heart was not only for her students and family but to everyone she met. She was able to over the years, volunteer and donate to many charitable organizations especially Catholic Charities.

Beloved daughter of the late Daniel J. and Mary R. Shea. Loving cousin of Carol Shea of Cambridge, Christopher Shea of Falmouth, Robert M. Shea of Jamestown, New jersey, Dr. Richard J. Shea of Milton, Gail Garland, Mary Elizabeth Mayea both of West Roxbury, the late William Shea, David Shea and Maureen Shea. Also survived by many caring extended family and friends.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 29th at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish – St. Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Rd., MILTON at 11:30 am. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, WEST ROXBURY. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Visiting hours will be omitted.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Barbara may be made to Our Lady of the Visitation Parish – St. Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Rd., Milton, MA 02186.