Lillian Shanahan

Lillian Irene Shanahan, 97, of Massillon passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Amherst Meadows Senior Care Center. She was born December 4, 1912 in Shinnston, West Virginia the daughter of the late Seymour and Nanette (Swiger) Anderson. Lillian was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. During W.W.II she was a volunteer plane spotter in New York, and in younger years was an avid golfer. Lillian is survived by her daughter Patricia L. (Ed) Jordan of Massillon; grandchildren Sue (Dan) McCurley, Trish (John) Hostetler, and Bob (Jennifer) Jordan; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert P. Shanahan July 8, 1999. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Lillian’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Paquelet Funeral Home 1100 Wales Rd. NE is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to www.paquelet.com.