Christine Ruth Shields Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Christine Ruth Shields of North Andover, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on April 14, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Christine Ruth Shields to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Koester (Paul) and Herman Koester; her husband Paul W. Shields; her sons, Jeffrey W. Shields and Paul D. Shields; and her brother Kenneth.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Graf (John) of Atkinson and John "Jack" Shields of Chelsea, Massachusetts.; her siblings, Richard, Willard, Marjorie and Virginia; and her niece Cynthia.
In memory of Christine, those wishing to do so may donate to either Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, online at mhlawrencehospital.org, by mail to Merrimack Health Charitable Trust, 1 General St., Lawrence MA 01941 and noting the individual's name; or the Surgical ICU at the Boston Medical Center.
