Peter (Pete) Shea

In loving memory of

Peter “Pete” Shea

September 30, 1960 – May 31, 2026

Peter “Pete” Shea left this world in the very hospital where his life began, Anson General Hospital. He will be laid to rest just up the road from completing his journey from where it began. - a full circle he joked about for years, now quietly and beautifully true.

Pete was the son of the late Aldea (Mousseau) Shea and James “Jimmy” Shea, who’s famous saying, “Have a Jim Dandy day,” Pete proudly carried on. He is remembered with love by his siblings Carole (Brian) Sandrin, Linda (George) Heller, Ruth (Joe) Zabizewski, John, Larry, and Paul Shea. He leaves to mourn, Diane Romain, his children Joshua, Harley, Adam, and April, his grandson Xander as well as many nieces and nephews including Jamie (Gigi), Kingston, Dylan, Lola, Mark (Lisa), Sophie, Mathew Zabizewski, and Conor Shea.

For 36 years, Pete worked at the Iroquois Falls paper mill. He started at the bottom, working alongside his father and brothers, and through hard work and loyalty rose to operate the crane. The mill was more than a workplace—it was where he built lifelong friendships and earned respect from many people who believed in him and liked him for him. Pete loved strong coffee, quiet mornings, and pretending he wasn’t watching TV even when he was. His humour was sharp, original, and impossible to imitate. His jokes lifted rooms, and no one ever delivered them quite like he did. There was only one Pete.

He leaves behind many friends who will miss his presence and the way he made ordinary days feel lighter.

We welcome everyone who knew and loved Pete to come share memories, laughter, and a final “See you on the flip.” We encourage people to wear green & bring pictures if they may.

The wake will take place at Irvine & Irvine Funeral Home, 641 deTroyes Avenue, Iroquois Falls on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 between 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 pm. The interment will take place at the Abitibi Cemetery on Thursday June 4th, 2026 at 10 am.

There will be a celebration of life to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Iroquois Falls on Tuesday August 11th, 2026 between 2 to 5 pm.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Iroquois Falls Access Transit and would be greatly appreciated. To share your memories or send online condolences to his family, please visit irvineandirvinefuneralhome.com

Funeral Arrangements in care of

Irvine & Irvine Funeral Home

705-232-4006

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