Submitted by Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers

Mary Anne Shannon, 80, of Woodbridge, beloved wife of Eugene Shannon, passed away comfortably on June 12, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Born on November 13, 1943, in Stamford, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Brown) Daly and stepdaughter of the late John Borsey. Shannon grew up in Stamford with her seven brothers and was proud to be the first in her family to attend college. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Saint Raphael’s School of Nursing in 1965. Shannon served her community as a nurse with Yale Psychiatric Institute for more than 20 years. In 1997, she co-founded with her husband Gene, Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers, where she worked until her retirement in 2004. She spent many years volunteering for the American Red Cross as a disaster relief nurse where she selflessly cared for others, while simultaneously making sure her family always came first.

Shannon enjoyed playing Scrabble, traveling, reading, skiing and playing golf. She was known for her gourmet meals and loved having dinner parties. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family at their home in Vermont, particularly her special time with granddaughters Mackenzie and Madison. She will always be remembered by her spontaneity, honesty and her spunky attitude.

In addition to her loving and dedicated husband, Gene, Shannon is survived by her devoted daughter, Sandra Germain; son-in law Eric Germain; granddaughters Mackenzie and Madison Germain; siblings Albert Daly, John Borsey, Bill Borsey and Mark Borsey; several nieces, nephews and many loyal friends. Mary Anne was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Robert Daly, Fred Daly and Ronnie Borsey. She was heartbreakingly predeceased by her beloved daughter, Susan Weldon. She was proud to be a “second mom” to Kristen Malone and Suzanne Werth.

Shannon’s final gift was her donation to Yale Pathology’s Legacy Tissue Donation Program, where researchers and students will be able to gain scientific information that can help people for many years to come.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Masonicare in Wallingford, Conn., for their extraordinary care and guidance over the past two months.

A celebration of Shannon’s life will be held in the near future.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Yale Pathology’s Legacy Tissue Donation Program (m.yale.edu/yltdp) or a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.