Obituary of Frances L. Shields

Frances L. Shields, 95, of Valatie, NY, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at The Grand at Barnwell. Born October 20, 1924 in Hackensack, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Henry Herman and Pauline (Williams) Low. Frances was a homemaker and Sunday school teacher, Greeter and Communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Valatie and a member of St. John's Elves. She enjoyed traveling anywhere, especially on bus trips with the Tri-Village Senior Citizens. She is survived by four children: Ralph J. Shields (Margaret) of Lakeland, FL, Patricia Kelleher of Valatie, NY, Leonard R. Shields (Ellen) of Stormville, NY, Linda M. Zachar of Washington, NJ, 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph L. Shields, her sons Dennis R. and James M. Shields, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 25 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Route 9, Valatie, NY, with Rev. George Fleming and Rev. Donald Rutherford officiating. For those who wish, contributions may be made to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Arrangements are under the direction of the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie, NY. Register Star – Friday paper with picture Columbia Paper – Next edition with picture