Terrence Raymond Shunney

Terrence "Terry" R. Shunney, 78, of Norton, MA passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI following a period of declining health.  He was the best friend and husband of Kathleen "Kathy" H. (Volpe) Shunney to whom he was married on October 23, 1999.
Born in Central Falls, RI on July 31, 1943, he was a son of the late Walter J. Shunney and the late Louise L. (Hayden) Shunney.  He was a 1962 graduate of the former Pawtucket West High School, where he played football.
Mr. Shunney proudly served his country with the United States Navy.
Most of his career prior to his retirement, he was the Senior Vice President of Kenney Manufacturing in Warwick, RI for many years.  Following his retirement, Terry energetically drove a school bus for the South Shore Vocational Technical High School, impressing upon and improving many challenged and troubled youth.
A resident of Norton, MA for the past 16 years, he previously resided in Attleboro, MA for several years.
A lover of history, he spent much time glued to the history channel.  He was an ardent reader, he particularly enjoyed reading the literary works of James Patterson.
Terry was and will be remembered as a "gentle man" and "teddy bear" who made a connection with everyone he met.  A jovial grandfather, he told many an Irish joke.
His favorite pastimes included staying close with his siblings, time creating memories with family and enjoying a good martini.
In addition to his wife, he leaves children: Michael Shunney and his wife, Allison, of East Greenwich, RI; Brian V. Hayduk and his wife Ally, of Norton, MA; Eric K. Hayduk and his wife, Danielle, of Weymouth, MA; and Brenda K. (Hayduk) Phillips and her husband, John, of Overland Park, Kansas.  He was the grandfather of Bryn, Logan, Rylee, Nicole, Matt and Sophia, Lillian and Brooke and Michael and Katie.
Terry also leaves his sister: Carol Maxwell of East Greenwich, RI, and a brother: Walter "Babe" Shunney of Naples, Florida and several nieces and nephews.  He was the brother of the late Michael D. Shunney.
Visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 133 North Main Street - One St. John's Place, Attleboro, MA 02703.
Military Honors will follow outside of St. John's Church.
Terry's ashes will remain with Kathy for now, and then he will be with her in their joint final resting place.
Following church services there will be an invitation to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments.
There will be no public gathering at the funeral home prior to the commencement of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Terry's name may be made to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 as suggested by his beloved granddaughter, Bryn Shunney.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleborough. (508) 695-0200