WESTFIELD – Donald G. “Bud” Shannon, 92, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northampton on April 16, 1922 to the late Dr. Dennis S. and Edna H. (Hayes) Shannon.
He grew up in Westfield, attended local schools and was a 1941 graduate of Westfield High School. He was a dairy farmer and worked with his father, Dr. Dennis Shannon, in his veterinary practice. Donald’s pastureland on Shaker Road was developed into Shaker Farms Country Club. He then attended Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst and became the head greens-keeper at Shaker Farms. He later worked for the Westfield School System in maintenance and was head of grounds-keeping.
He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret M. (Gore) Shannon on August 29, 2006. He leaves his daughter, Margaret M. Doe and her husband Dr. David Doe, and his grandchildren, Kathleen Doe of Northampton and Dr. Megan Doe of Boston. He also leaves his sister, Jean Wolfe of Southwick, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Shannon and sister, Edna Shannon. The family would like to thank Noble Hospice, O’Connell Home Healthcare and the staff at the Arbors in Westfield for the compassionate care that was given to Donald.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 8th at 8:30 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Peter’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Northampton.
Donations may be made to Noble VNA and Hospice, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085 or to the St. Peter’s and St. Casimir’s Parish, 22 State Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
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