Francis James Shea Obituary
Francis James Shea of Kirkland, Washington passed away on September 10, 2026. Francis, born on June 17, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Francis will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Francis will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Francis’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Olive Shea (Bourgeois) and James Shea; and his brother Daniel. He is survived by: his wife Laura (Edwards); his children, Eiren Shea (Elias Saba) and Brendan Shea (Yerin Kim); and his grandchildren, Lena, Adrian, Oliver and Mateo.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Francis's name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org.
