Louise D. Shanahan (Phinney), 69, of Vero Beach, Florida, died peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born April 9th, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Phinney. She had been a resident of Vero Beach for twelve years, coming from Marion, Massachusetts.

Louise was a loving mother and a great friend to many over the course of her life. She was an avid gardener like her own mother and a voracious reader.

She is survived by her son, Michael Shanahan and his wife, Sherry, of Falmouth, MA; her daughter, Kimberly Noonan and her husband, Russell, of Marion, MA; two sisters, Marie Oser of Roslindale, MA and Kathleen Monica Phinney of Milton, MA;
her brother, Thomas Phinney and his wife, Rachel of Milton, MA; six grandchildren, Samantha, Meghan, Brooke and Cameron Shanahan; Nicole and Russell Noonan, Jr.; and one great-granddaughter, Layla; and her former husband, Richard Shanahan of Marion, MA. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Phinney, Sr. of Hyde Park, MA and John Phinney of FLA.

The family is particularly grateful to Louise's sister, Marie, and her dear friend, Diane Abrams who provided loving care during her final weeks.

Services and internment will be at a later date in Massachusetts.

Arrangements entrusted to Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, on-line condolences may be made at www. coxgiffordseawinds.com.