Edward “Ted” McShane

Date of Passing:

June 16, 2023

McShane, Edward, “Ted,” 69, of Peach Orchard Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on June 16, 2023 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maryann (Pontrelli) McShane.

Born in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland, he was a son of the late Charles P. and Nancy (Goodby) McShane, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence.

Mr. McShane was an elevator mechanic for the Payne-Thysseen Elevator Co., East Providence for 35 years. He was a member of Local # 39 IVEC.

Ted was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. He was a former Riverside Little League Coach. A sports enthusiast, he was a devoted New England sports fan. He enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his loving grandchildren.

Besides his wife of 46 years, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa M. Horn and her husband Joseph D. Horn of Bristol; a son, Daniel E. McShane of West Palm Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew and Carleigh; four brothers, Patrick J. McShane of Riverside, Anthony J. McShane of Bristol, Martin McShane of East Providence and Joseph C. McShane of Riverside; a sister, Lori Prew of Riverside; two sister-in-law’s, Diana Pontrelli of Las Vegas, NV and Donna Larrabee of Dartmouth, MA; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Paul, Kevin, Michael and Shaun McShane and Mary Madden.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday June 25, 2023 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside from 3-6 p.m. A private family burial will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Ted’s memory to the American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI, 02903 would be deeply appreciated.

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  1. So sorry to hear about Teddy’s passing, But I believe in the resurrectian , Jesus and i know 1 day.. I will see teddy again,

  2. To The McShane Family I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved brother Teddy

    Sincerely
    Diane Miller

  3. Maryann and family.

    There are no words that can even begin to express my sorrow. Please remember and honor him every day.

    Take one moment at a time.

    Carol Massey

  4. Maryann,
    Kevin and I are so very sorry to hear of Teddy’s passing. May he rest in eternal peace.

  5. To the McShane Family,
    Linda and I send our condolences and prayers to your family. “God ,
    We pray for the Holy Spirit to bring a peace and healing to all. Amen”

  6. My deepest sympathies to your family for your loss and may God bring you peace and the memories heal you as you cherish all that he was.

  7. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Barbara ( Stone) Batz

  8. Maryann, I am so sorry to hear of Teddys passing. You are in my thoughts and nightly prayers.

  9. Mary Ann and family I’m so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏

  10. Love to all of you from Chris and me. You are in our prayers.

  11. MaryAnn, Danny, Lisa, and family,

    My wife and family wish to send our sincere condolences on the passing of Teddy. May God bring peace to everyone’s hearts through this difficult time.

  12. To the entire Mcshane family..we are very sorry for your loss❤️

  13. Maryann our sincere condolences to you and your family.

  14. Maryann, I am so sad to hear of Ted passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sending love and hugs. ❤️❤️

  15. Maryann, Lisa and Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. I am so sorry for your loss.

  16. Maryann, Lisa, and Danny, we are very sorry to hear about Teddy’s passing. I have very warm memories of him from my childhood and was happy to reconnect with him at Mom’s birthday a few years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  17. Maryann,Lisa & Danny, Our deepest sympathy.!
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow
    Ted was a kind,sweet and gentle person.He is now at peace!
    Love you! ❤️

  18. Maryann and family,

    Lou and I were so, so sorry to hear of Teddy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  19. Our deepest sympathy to Lisa, Joe, & the rest of the McShane/ Horn family.

    – Craig & Nicole Hannaway

  20. Sincere condolences to you and your family. May you find peace, light, and comfort in memories and faith.

  21. Maryann and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are going out to you.
    Cindy and Ed Breault

  22. Maryann and Lisa, I am so sorry to have read about the passing of your loved one. In deepest sympathy and always a friend, Lois D’Ambra

  23. Maryann,
    Most sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
    Patricia Hines

  24. We are so very sorry for your loss, wishing you all peace at this difficult time.

  25. Warren and I are deeply saddened on hearing of Ted’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. May All the memories be eternal and May God give you the strength to keep you strong and safe.

  26. Maryann Gary and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

  27. Maryann, Lisa and Danny, We are so very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing.
    He was a great husband, father and friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. He is in God’s hands and at peace.

    Paula, Lesley, Jennifer & family

  28. MaryAnn and family,

    Tom and I send our deepest condolences to you all. We pray that the many happy memories you shared will bring comfort and peace.

  29. Maryann and family, Sonny and I are deeply saddened to hear of Teddy’s passing. May you and your family find peace and comfort and may Teddy rest in peace.
    Sonny and Denise Bilotti

  30. Pat,
    Sorry to read about Ted’s passing. May he Rest in peace.

  31. RIP ☘️☘️

  32. Maryann,
    I was deeeply saddened to read of Ted’s passing, sending strength to you and your family during these very difficult days ahead

  33. So sorry for your loss. Ted was a great guy.

  34. We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

  35. Mary Ann Dan Lisa
    We are so sorry to hear of teds passing. He was a great man who will be missed by many. We are sending hugs, love and healing prayers to all of you.

  36. Maryann… I’m so very sorry to hear of your profound loss. Sending you prayers of comfort and peace.. 🙏🏻

  37. Maryann and the McShane family we are sorry for the loss of Edward Teddy

  38. Maryann, I am so saddened to see this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  39. So sorry for your loss.

  40. Maryann, Danny and Lisa, we are so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories carry you through this difficult time. Sending love to you all.

  41. I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. My prayers go out to you all for peace and comfort during such a difficult time. May Teddy rest in peace.

  42. There aren’t words that would adequately convey my condolences to the McShane family. Maryann, Danny, Lisa – my heart is with you all during this difficult time. Teddy is in a better place, no longer suffering, and pain-free. If you need anything, or I can be of assistance in anyway, please reach out.

  43. Mary Ann,
    So very sorry to learn of your loss. May he rest in peace!

  44. So sorry for your loss and your family’s loss🙏🙏

  45. Sorry for your loss 🙏🙏

  46. Maryann, Kris and I send our sincerest condolences on Ted’s passing. May he rest in peace.

  47. Maryann, Lisa and Danny, I am so sorry for your loss. Teddy was always so welcoming whenever I was at your house. I will keep you all in my prayers.

  48. Maryann, Danny and Lisa, i’m so sorry for the loss of Teddy. Take comfort in your memories and in knowing you will be reunited again one day. Sending prayers and hugs because we all need them.

  49. So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences. May Teddy rest in peace 🙏

  50. Maryann and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Teddys passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

  51. So sorry for your loss…Prayers and Condolences…🙏❤️😇

  52. From Willa and me ( at Bayside) we’re so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss and can’t believe you’ve been carrying all of this while taking care of all of us at Bayside. Much Love Maryann!

  53. To our favorite grandmother and dear friend, Maryann. Sending you, Lisa, and Carleigh a big hug and so much love. What a blessed life Teddy lived to spend so much of it with you. xo

  54. Teddy, I love and miss you very much

  55. Maryann, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

  56. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

    Marion Panichas

  57. I am very sorry to hear of Teddy’s passing. He was a childhood friend of mine, as well as a school classmate. May he rest in peace.

  58. May your beautiful memories sustain you now and forever. Sending warm hugs and much love.

  59. Thinking of you all and sending all the love and light to your family. Out deepest condolences.

  60. Mary Ann and family, Richie and I are so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace🙏.

    Pat and Richie Silva

  61. So sorry for Ted’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  62. Maryann, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ted’s passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

  63. Maryann, Danny & Lisa,
    I am so sad for all of you. Teddy was a great guy, I always thought of him as the Silent Silver Fox. He will be missed by many, and I have you all in my prayers.

  64. Maryanne Lisa and Danny and family,
    Tommy and I are so very sorry for your loss.
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing him in the backyard.
    May he rest in peace.
    Our Deepest Sympathy

  65. Mary Ann, Lisa and Danny,

    Claire and I are so sorry to learn of Ted’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and the entire McShane family!

    George and Claire Sarganis

  66. Ray and I were very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  67. Mary Ann, Lisa and Dan, I am so very sorry to hear Ted’s passing. May God wrap you all in His arms and give you peace. With Deepest Sympathy,

  68. MaryAnn, we are so sorry to learn of Ted’s passing. You, Danny, Lisa, and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May he rest in peace with Our Lord.

  69. Maryann, I’m so sorry to hear about Teddy’s passing. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  70. Mary Ann and family, I was so sorry to hear of Teddy’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May your wonderful memories of your time together sustain you through this very difficult time.

  71. God Bless Teddy and the entire family. So sorry for your loss

  72. I am sad to read of Teddy’s passing. He was a real good guy who was well respected in Riverside. My old schoolmate Maryann and he made a great pair. I enjoyed reading on Facebook of the many things their family was doing over the years. Maryann, please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

  73. To the McShane family sorry for your loss

  74. So sorry for your loss. I look forward to this promise; Revelation 21:4 – And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

  75. Very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Praying that God holds him in his loving arms and brings your family some you peace.

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