Donald L. Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy, Donald Lee, age 71 of Robbinsdale died peacefully at home on Nov. 13, 2017 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Minneapolis and raised in Golden Valley.  Don was a proud graduate of Robbinsdale High School Class of 1964.  He enjoyed a successful career retiring from Burndy in 2012.  Don was a movie and trivia buff who loved to travel, golf, fish, read, play games and eat good food – especially Jean’s cooking!  Big Don always wore a smile – he is loved and will be missed by many.  Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Bertha “Mac” Shaughnessy, mother-in-law, Caroline Johnston and brothers-in-law, Mike Gadbois and Larry Murphy.  Survived by wife of 43 years, Jean; daughter, Adine; son, Donovan (Alyssa); grandchildren he adored, Kennedy, Rilynn and Lochlan; brother, Jim (Char); the Johnston in laws; many nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday (11/16), 10 AM with visitation starting at 9 AM at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale.  Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

Visitation one hour before the Mass at the church.

Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:00 AM

The Church of the Sacred Heart 4087 West Broadway Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Visitation one hour before the Mass at the church.