Gerald P. Shaughnessy, 94, of Lake Alfred, Florida, passed away July 24 after an unexpected accident on June 8.

He was born on September 26, 1928, to James W. and Doris M. (Huntoon) Shaughnessy. He attended schools in North Walpole, was a graduate of Bellows Falls High School in 1946. He became a Master Electrician, owning a couple of businesses’ in Mystic, CT. Later on in his life, he became a Terminal Manager for three different trucking companies throughout New England. He retired to Florida in 1993 and ran the pro shop in the adult community he resided in for several years.

Gerald was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer L. Shaughnessy, four brothers, James, David, Paul and “Bud” Shaughnessy, two sisters, Margaret Omholt and “Sis” Corsale. He is survived by a daughter, Sharon K. Breslend, step-daughter, Linda Brosseau and three sons, Gerald P. Harbour, Michael C. Shaughnessy and Jeffrey S. Shaughnessy. He also had one grandson, five granddaughters, two great-granddaughters and two great-great-granddaughters. He was also very lucky to have several nieces and nephews who thought the world of him.

A service will be held graveside at St. Peter’s Cemetery on Drewsville Road, October 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM.

Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls is assisting with arrangements.