It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Doris M. (Sutherland) Shaughnessy of Waltham, Massachusetts, born in Somerville, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 16, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Chester Sutherland and Mary Sutherland (Kelly). She is survived by : her husband Waltham Mayor Paul V. Shaughnessy, Sr. of Patrick's Church; her children, Patricia Whalen of Framingham, Paul V. Shaughnessy, Jr. (JoAnn) of Norwood, Robert Shaughnessy (Judith) of Marshfield, Richard Shaughnessy (Stephanie) of Hull, Andrea Elliott (Richard) of Rockland, Janet Nelson (George) of Waltham and Marybeth Newell (John) of Waltham; and her daughter-in-law Donna Wade. She is also survived by her nineteen grandchildren; her nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 21st 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Joyce Funeral Home (245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Mary's Church (133 School St, Waltham, MA 02451). A burial was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at the Mount Feake Cemetery (203 Prospect St, Waltham, MA 02453).