Stella Adenia Shepardson

1916 - 2007  (91 years)

• Name	Stella Adenia Shepardson
  Birth	8 Sep 1916	Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  		Birth Record of Stella Ademir Shepardson
  Census	1920 (Age 4)	Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [6]
  She was recorded, age 3, while living with her parents.
  Census	1930 (Age 14)	Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [7]
  She was recorded, age 13, while living with her parents.
  Census	1940	Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [8]
  Age: 23
  Address: Summer Street
  Residence	1996 (Age 80)	Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [9, 10]
  Death	20 Sep 2007	Venice, Sarasota County, Florida   [4, 5, 11, 12]
  Obituary	27 Sep 2007  [12]
  VENICE, FL Stella Adenia Keenan (91), passed away in Venice, Florida Thursday, Sept 20th. Prior to moving to Florida and being cared for by Jacqueline Bryant, Adenia was a long time resident of Barre, MA. Adenia was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John (Jack) Keenan. She is not survived by either of her parents nor her five brothers and sisters. Although she had no children, she was a strong influence in the lives of her nephews: Douglas Bryant of Florida, Bruce Bryant and Raymond Bryant (both deceased), Walter Hood of NH and Bob Ford of Florida. She left many grand nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. Born in Phillipston, MA, Adenia spent her early years on the Baker farm and graduated from Athol High School. After marrying and moving to Barre, Adenia spent many years working at the Barre Wool Combing Co. until it closed in the 1970s. In addition to working, Adenia was a member of the Barre Congregational Church and very involved in the Lady's Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 2 for 59 years. While with the Auxiliary, Adenia held many offices including the presidency. Adenia enjoyed her time with the Auxiliary and took great pride in marching in the Memorial Day parades and the placing of the wreaths on the various war memorials. Adenia enjoyed attending all of the sporting events of her nieces and nephews in Barre as well as the Barre Community Band Concerts. She also enjoyed hosting the Keenan family deer hunting parties every fall. Most of all, she will be missed as the hub for all family news. With her manual typewriter she wrote hundreds of letters each year updating family and friends on local news and gossip.
  Burial	Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [11]
  Siblings	3 Siblings
  + 1. Ruth Neva Shepardson,   b. 7 Apr 1909, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts d. 26 Sep 1986, El Cajon, San Diego County, California  (Age 77 years) ▻ Percy John Dunican,  m. 21 Mar 1928 + 2. Victor Grant Shepardson,   b. 10 Jun 1911, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 23 Feb 1996, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts  (Age 84 years) ▻ Rachael Elsie Mantyhargie,  m. 21 Jun 1936 ;   Elizabeth J. "Betty" McAdams,  m. 01 Jul 1955 + 3. Velma Clare Shepardson,   b. 2 Mar 1913, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 16 Sep 1996, West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts  (Age 83 years) ▻ Merton Ellis Bryant,  m. 8 Jun 1933   4. Stella Adenia Shepardson,   b. 8 Sep 1916, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 20 Sep 2007, Venice, Sarasota County, Florida  (Age 91 years) ▻ John Alfred "Jack" Keenan,  m. 12 Feb 1937
  Person ID	I1118	| Clan of Lucy, Clan of Jonathan, Tribe of Hannah
  Last Modified	6 May 2020

  
  

  Father	Detroit Grant Shepardson,   b. 16 May 1867, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts d. 1 Feb 1937, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts (Age 69 years)
  Mother	Neva Maud Baker,   b. 25 Apr 1875, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 9 Apr 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts (Age 54 years)
  Marriage	30 Sep 1908	Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
  Age at Marriage	He : 41 years and 4 months - She : 33 years and 5 months.
  Family ID	F643	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	John Alfred "Jack" Keenan,   b. 28 May 1913, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 18 Sep 1998, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	12 Feb 1937	Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [1, 13, 14, 15]
  		Marriage Record of Stella Adenia Shepardson and John Alfred Keenan
  Age at Marriage	She : 20 years and 5 months - He : 23 years and 9 months.
  Family ID	F733	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Sep 2018

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 8 Sep 1916 - Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts Census - 1920 - Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts Census - 1930 - Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts Marriage - 12 Feb 1937 - Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts Census - 1940 - Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts Residence - 1996 - Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts Death - 20 Sep 2007 - Venice, Sarasota County, Florida Burial - - Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

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