Gerald D. O'Shea
February 17, 1927 ~ September 2, 2015
GERALD D. OSHEA, age 88, a resident of Falmouth, died on September 2, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Oakland on February 17, 1927 to Mary OShea Wade. He was raised in Oakland Fairfield by the Bates family whom he considered his parents. He attended schools in Scarborough, Fairfield, and the Coburn Classical Institute. After serving in the US Navy, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1952. In 1949 he married Frances Ayer at St. Dominics Church in Portland. Upon graduation from University of Maine Jerry completed the Executive Training Program at Jordan Marsh where he worked in various management positions for 37 years in Massachusetts and Maine. After retirement Jerry operated the pro shop at the Portland Ice Arena with his son Paul. Jerry and Frances were very involved with church and community. Jerry and his wife spent many years serving their Catholic faith including marriage and engaged encounter facilitators, Cursillo and as a lector and Eucharistic ministers in his parish. They were also involved for many years with the refugee resettlement program in Portland. Jerry is survived by his wife of 66 years Frances Ayer OShea of Falmouth, the pride and joy of his life, his six children, Shaun OShea (Anna-Marie) of Florence SC, Chris OShea (Kathie) of Beverly MA, Michael OShea (Deborah) of Manchester NH, Martin OShea (Kathy) of Norfolk MA, Paul OShea (Cheryl) of Falmouth ME, and Mary Lilly (Mike) of Gorham ME, in addition to many grand and great grand children. Visiting hours will be Monday, September 7, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland Maine. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 10:15am on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 followed by an 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave, Portland Maine. A celebration of life will follow at Ocean View in Falmouth Maine. To view Geralds memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com Those who wish may make contributions in Geralds memory to: Refugee Resettlement Program, c/o Catholic Charities of Maine, PO Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104
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Thinking of you and your family, Paul.
– Jack and Cathy Cohen
I am so sorry for your loss Mary and family. May you find comfort in your memories of a dear sweet gentle soul.
– Leslie J. Cyr
The world lost a good man this week. Buddy and I have many fond memories of times spent with Gerry and the family on the deck of the old boys camp on Frye Island. Gerry was always attentive to all. He is a man that many should try to emulate, his good deeds, his welcoming personality. His journey ended, his destination HEAVEN.
– Anne & Buddy Rogers
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our dear friend and brother, Gerry. May the good Lord be with you Gerry, now and always.
– Steve Helphand
Dear Chris, Kathie and loved ones,It is with a heavy heart that I send these condolences. May the love of your family and friends support you during this time of deep sorrow. As the days and weeks pass and you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted.
– Penny Carnevale
May god bless Gerry and all his loved ones
– Teddy and Sueann Patten
A very, very dear man. We read the morning paper together over the past few years. He will be much missed.
– Sunny Fuller
My deepest sympathies go out to the O’Shea family. Its patriarch certainly led a full and successful life in every respect.
– phil grandmaison
Thank you Mr. O’Shea for showing me humility, patience, and kindness when it counted !
– Steve Dwyer