Kathleen Shea

Kathleen (Holt) Shea, 76, passed away peacefully at home on February 14 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Kathy was one of nine children born to Harry and Grace Holt of the Neponset section of Dorchester. Following graduation from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1969, she married Charles Shea and together they raised their two daughters Allison and Jacquelyn in Hingham. 

Kathy was devoted to her husband of 55 years and her family. An avid New England sports fan, she enjoyed skiing, traveling and the arts. She also was compassionate and committed to service to others in her church and her community, which she demonstrated by volunteering with numerous organizations over the years. Kathy was a strong advocate for education and the empowerment of women spending countless volunteer hours with the Girl Scouts both locally and as part of the national organization. While continuing as a wife, mother and registered nurse at the Boston Visiting Nurse Association, she attained an MSN from Northeastern University and practiced as a nurse practitioner on the South Shore. 

Kathy leaves her husband Charles, her daughters, Allison Wolosz (Justin) of Boston, and Jacquelyn Shea of Hingham. Cherished Nana of Shea and Alex. Her brother Edward Holt of Quincy, sisters, Anne Marie Hampton of Ft. Myers, Florida, Deborah Gallahue of Milton, Geraldine Holt of Revere, Janice Holt of Hingham. Kathy was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Grace, and siblings, Thomas Holt of Florida, Dorothy Connolly of Needham, and Donna Holt of Bourne. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, their children and countless friends and colleagues. 

Calling hours will take place at CC Shepherd Funeral Home, Weymouth, on Wednesday February 19 from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday February 20, 2025 at 10 am, St Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth Ma. Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Focus Foundation Alzheimer’s Disease Research at https://donate.brightfocus.org/adr/donate.