Mary Elaine Shea Obituary
The family of Mary Elaine Shea of Lewes, Delaware announces her passing on September 21, 2026. Mary Elaine, born on June 5, 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald "Jerry" Shea. She is survived by: her nieces, Judy Hnat (Nancy Muniz), Jennifer Hnat Lombardi (Robert) and Sandy Hnat Tichenor (Steve); her nephew Peter Hnat, Jr.; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Sarah, Nick, James, Anna, Ben, Sophie and Lily; her significant other Donald Smith; her brother Peter Hnat Sr. of The Villages, FL; her stepsons, Kevin Shea (Tina) and Michael Shea; her stepgrandchildren, Thomas Shea (Kelly), Zachary Shea (Mireya) and Holly Moylan; Nolan and Odin.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church (200 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the St. Peter's Cemetery (660 Pilottown Rd, Lewes, DE 19958).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
