Red Baloons Planned for Tribute to Shane Farrell

Information from an obituary from Sherman and Jackson Funeral Home was used in this article.

Red balloons will line South Main Street as Mansfield says goodbye to Shane Farrell on Tuesday.

The funeral service for the 13-year-old will be held on June 9 at 10 a.m. in the Edgewood Church of Christ, 26 Edgewood St., Mansfield. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Natick.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.

Those living between South Main Street and the Route 495 overpass are asked to hang a red balloon in front of their house Tuesday morning. Supporters can also hold a balloon along the street while wearing red.

Born in Boston, MA on Aug. 28, 2001, Shane was the loving and devoted son of Brian E. Farrell and Jacqueline L. McCabe of Mansfield.

Shane was educated in the Mansfield schools and at the present time, was a seventh-grade honors student at the Qualters Middle School, where he his favorite subjects were science and history.

He was a member of the Edgewood Church of Christ in Mansfield, where he was actively involved in the youth group. He, along with his father, volunteered their time helping others at Grace House in Framingham, and he was anticipating this summer spent at the Gander Brook Christian Camp in Raymond, Maine.

Shane was a remarkably mature and responsible young man, who at the early age of four began developing strong computer skills. He also loved photography; acting; producing home video movies; playing basketball; street hockey; and Xbox.

Spending time with family and friends, especially with his sister were the happiest times of his life, and he will be truly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his beloved sister Kerrin M. Ricci of Mansfield. He was the cherished grandson of Douglas and Marilyn McCabe and the late Edward and Joan Farrell. He is also survived by many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, Shane’s family would prefer that donations in his memory be made to Edgewood Church of Christ Youth Program, 26 Edgewood St., Mansfield, MA 02048.