Obituaries

SHEA , Thomas Desmond (Desi)

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Thomas Desmond Shea on April 21st, at the age of 75. Survived by his loving family: daughters Tanya and Tara; son Desmond all of Kelowna; two grandchildren Jessica Fahey and Tysha Laplante; three brothers: Clifford, Michael and Ken(Betty-Jean) and 5 sisters: Sheila(Bobby), Jaqueline, Eileen, Beverly and Lorraine as well as numerous nieces and nephews and there families. He also leaves behind his incredible circle of friends. He was predeceased by his father Thomas Shea, his mother Bridget Shea, his 5 brothers: Francis, Ted, Austin, Reed and Thomas, as well as his 5 sisters: Coralee, Joan, Catherine, Cyrileen and Mary. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 7th at 3:00 pm at Kelowna Springs Golf Club, 480 Penno Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

May 26, 2016
I am so sorry and sad to see Desi's face pop up in the obituaries. A few years ago I started to frequent a particular Tim Horton's around the same time of night that he was always there and he was always eager to say hi to a familiar face. I will definitely miss bumping into him and our small talk, and I cannot imagine TH without him. Deepest condolences to the family. <3
May 04, 2016
We were so sad to hear of Uncle Desi's passing. Such a great guy! He will be missed! The Shea/o'Shea reunions will not be the same without him there.

Love and prayers,

Ann Marie (Shea) and Darrell Wall
May 02, 2016
Sorry for your loss, RIP Desi.
May 02, 2016
RIP and sorry for your loss, Shirley and Kevin, take care.
May 02, 2016
Our condolences to all the children and family that he loved. Desi worked in many of our buildings over the years in construction. Always a smiling guy. We were happy that he had graduated to the golf course and sorry that those years were cut short.

Howard and Judith Johnson

H Johnson Holdings Ltd
Apr 29, 2016
To the Shea family, our family is sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We have known Desi for fifty years, that means putting up with the Toronto Maple leafs, thank god his other team Kelowna Rockets gave him some reason to cheer. Your father was special in so many ways and will be missed.

Sandra, Ron and Grant Robertson.
Apr 29, 2016
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad!! He was a good friend and co worker! I have known him for many great years! I am a painter, and a friend -- always of Desi! A great guy and I know a wonderful father! He will be missed by me and other people! Terry Burke!
Apr 29, 2016
Always nice to chat with Desi during breaks from work around the yard. What a super guy- laid back and always smiling. He always had kind words and was a wonderful neighbour to have. I'll miss him lots.
Apr 29, 2016
He will be missed. One great uncle, from Cora, daughter Giselle.
Apr 29, 2016
To the Shea family,

So sorry to hear about Uncle Desi. Prayers and hugs for everyone.

Love, Cathy Shea
Apr 29, 2016
Rest in peace grand uncle, you always will be missed.

Andrea Anderson (Gwynn), grand niece
Apr 29, 2016
Tara and Desmond,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. It was always a pleasure when I met up and chatted with him. Always full of good cheer. He will be dearly missed.

Dave Wise
Apr 29, 2016
To the Shea family,

I am so sorry to hear of Desi's passing. A very nice guy, good friend, gentle man with an incredible personality.

Ken Warren
Apr 29, 2016
Dear Tanya and family,

We are very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your Dad. Blessings to all of you.

Tracy, Darryl, and Marjorie
Apr 29, 2016
To the Shea family,

So sorry for your loss. Desi will be missed by many and especially the Lunch Group. It will not be the same without Desi's smiling face and happy demeanour. God bless.

Don Urquhart
Apr 29, 2016
We have know Dessy for many years and always enjoyed his great personality. A truly good guy who will be missed by many.

Joe and Lorraine Kaiser