On Thursday, October 30, 2014 after a long illness, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. She was born in Flushing, NY, February 17, 1930. Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Shannon. She is survived by her son Daniel E. Shannon, daughter-in-law, Barbara Whitehead, grandchildren, John and Carolyn Shannon, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a long time parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, November 6, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 4101 Norbeck Rd., Rockville, MD 20853.