Lea (Comeau) Shea, longtime resident of Melrose, MA, died peacefully on March 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long, fulfilled life of 100 years.

Lea was born in Malden, MA on October 17, 1922 to the late Emile & Emerise Comeau. Lea was raised in Little Brook, Nova Scotia until she was 17 before leaving on her solo journey to the Boston area.

Devoted to her Catholic faith, she was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Melrose. She volunteered her time helping with the newsletter, prayer groups, and church maintenance.

Lea spent many summers vacationing in Little Brook, Nova Scotia where she enjoyed quality time with relatives and friends. She loved making rappie pie and playing a good card game of Forty-Five.

She loved to travel to California to visit her son David which always had to include a side trip to Las Vegas. California highlights included visits to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur and San Francisco. Other memorable vacations included trips to Maui, Myrtle Beach, and Florida.

Lea was also a devoted grandmother and actively participated in their activities including long walks around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield and attending all sports events, theater performances, and dance recitals.

Lea was the wife of the late Donald P. Shea. Loving mother of Maureen Shea-Siefert & her husband Robert of North Reading, David Shea of Danvers and Edward Shea & his wife Elaine of Wakefield. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly & Amy Shea. Sister of the late Clarence Comeau & his wife Angelina of Nova Scotia, late Albert Comeau, late Edward Comeau, late Stella LeBlanc, the late Edward Comeau. & the late Camille Comeau. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose on Friday March 31, 2023 at 10AM, Followed by a burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend.