EASTMAN, Rita E. (Shea) 87, of West Roxbury, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Wingate of Sharon from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Rita was the daughter of the late Peter and Eileen Shea. She was born and raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from J.P. High. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Eastman. Devoted mother of Christine Eastman and her husband David of Ramsgate, England and Elizabeth O’Hear and her husband Edward of East Walpole. Cherished grandmother to Sam and Rachel. Sister of the late Eileen Shea, Thomas Shea, Mary Lawton, Peter Shea, Theresa McBrien and Francis Shea. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rita was an avid reader, great cook, loved to discuss politics, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She spent many vacations with her family in England or up in Maine. She worked many years as a medical secretary at the Veterans Admin. Hospital in West Roxbury. The family would like to thank the staff at Wingate for their kindness and compassion. She will be sadly missed. Private services will be held. For guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com