Doris L. Shea, 77, of Little Compton, passed away on December 23, 2019.  Born in Patterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Doris L. (Laprade) and James N. Shea.

Doris was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and Providence College.  She had a Doctorate in Psychology and had worked for the Warren School System for over 30 years as a School Psychologist.  

She was a member of Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton.  

She is survived by two sons, Devin Skelly of Portsmouth, and David Sean Skelly of Attelboro.  She also leaves her grandchildren, Ryan J. Skelly and Carson A Skelly, both of Portsmouth.  In addition, she leaves a sister, Kathleen Kemler of Needham.  

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Road, Tiverton, at 9:30 am, with Mass at 10:30 am at Holy Ghost Church.  Burial to follow at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Potters League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln., Middletown, RI 02842.  www.almeida-pocasset.com