GRAFTON/YARMOUTH PORT: Michael Henry Shaughnessy, 30, died unexpectedly Monday, December 31, after a tragic fall. He was the son of the late John “Jack” Shaughnessy and Lori and Bob Lewis of Grafton/Yarmouth Port. After graduating from Grafton H. S., Michael began a career at Hueson and Son in Northbridge, but in 2016 he decided to return to school, enrolling in the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne, in their Facility Engineering program. He was set to graduate in June 2019, a full year ahead of schedule!

In addition to his mother and step-father, Michael leaves his sister, Kathryn McMullen and her husband Reid of Baltimore, step-sister Stephanie (Jeff) Weinfurt of Bolton, plus his beloved aunts, Janis (Ted) McGrory of Harwich, and Dale (Tom) Gardner of Grafton, and his Grandmother Muriel (John) Branconnier of Shrewsbury. He will be sorely missed by his closest cousins Amy, Kari and Jesse, in addition to his large extended Lewis, Coulson and Shaughnessy family. In 2011, Mike was predeceased by his cousin Liz LeFort.

Raised in Grafton, Michael spent countless hours learning handyman and car repair in his Uncle Tommy’s garage. Later, he purchased a two-family home in Millbury in 2014 and took enormous pride in renovating it and turning it into his own personal gem. He became a great landlord, neighbor and friend, always ready to help all family and friends who benefitted from his skills. He looked forward to advancing in his future, certain-to-be-successful career in Facilities Engineering.
All are welcome to gather with Michael’s family Friday January 4th from 4pm to 7pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536. His funeral service will be Saturday January 5th at 11:00am at The Congregational Church of Grafton on Grafton Common. Burial will be private. In lieu of traditional remembrances please honor Michael with a donation to ASPCA at www.ASPCA.org. A Book of Memories to share a memory of Michael or message of sympathy with his family is available online at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com