Obituary of Dennis Henry McShane

Dennis Henry McShane, 77, of Woodstock, CT, died January 8, 2017 at West Side Care Center, Manchester, CT after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Sheila Maureen (Cassidy) McShane they were married October 6, 1962 in Chelsea, MA. He was born January 8, 1940 in Sterling, CT, son of the late Henry and Gertrude (Bourque) McShane. He was a graduate of Killingly High School, Class of 1958. He had a long career in retail management, including 26 years with Caldor, Inc. He was last employed at Rotman’s Furniture in Worcester, MA. Dennis loved the Red Sox, the New England Patriots, golf, getting mad at golf, and reading, especially about the Civil War and the universe. He was a longtime member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks, a lifelong John Wayne fan, and a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. His quick wit and unforgettable laugh will live on in our memories. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Sheila Maureen McShane, daughters Kimberly Ann McShane “Kim” of Norwich, CT, Kathleen Theresa Cleveland “Kate” and her husband Scott Michael Thigpen of Birmingham, AL, grandchildren Joshua Ryan Lupien of Norwich, Jeremy Marc Lupien of Norwich, Hannah Kate McShane of Norwich, Hayley Sage McShane of Norwich, Aidan James McShane of Norwich, Clara Jayne McShane of Norwich; Ethan Henry Cleveland of Birmingham, AL, Emma Ruth Cleveland of Birmingham, AL and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Funeral will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson. Calling Hours Friday, January 13, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 http://www.alz.org/ct/in_my_community_donate.asp or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to all for their support and love. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com