Dolly Shields

Dolores Marie “Dolly” Shields, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Born and raised in Wyndmoor, PA, moving to Flourtown to raise her family. Dolly was the devoted wife of the late Robert T. Shields.

Dolly set an indelible example as a loving, humble, and selfless parent, always willing to make sacrifices for her children. As an adoring grandmother, she attended countless school and sporting events both near and far and was always the biggest cheerleader. Her gentle manner, warmth, and love of family gatherings, parties, and laughter brought joy to everyone around her.

A woman of deep faith, Dolly was an active member of St. Genevieve’s Parish, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, PREP teacher, Den Mother, and church/school volunteer and fundraiser. She valued her friendships with the priests, nuns, and other parish members, many of whom she considered close friends.

After her children were of school age, Dolly returned to the workforce and built a successful career as a Payroll Professional, rising to Payroll Manager for IMS America. She worked tirelessly for more than 25 years, forming lifelong friendships and earning the respect of her colleagues.

Dolly was a passionate Phillies fan, and organizer of family outings to The Vet and Citizen’s Bank Park, often treating her loved ones to games. She was thrilled to attend the World Series Parade in 2008.

Her final years were spent at Spring House Estates in Lower Gwynedd, where her family is forever grateful for the loving care she received as her health declined.

She is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Robert and Holly Shields, Christopher and Colleen Shields and Cynthia and David Heckard; her dear grandchildren: Molly Shields, Seamus Heckard, Tim Shields, Aidan Shields, Maeve Heckard, Paddy Heckard, Matthew Shields, Finn Heckard, Audrey Shields and Grace Shields. Additionally, she is survived by her sisters-in-law Miriam Timoney and Rita Timoney. She was a beloved aunt to several generations of nieces, nephews and cousins in her large Irish family.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents Patrick Joseph Timoney and Frances Sullivan Timoney and by her siblings: Joseph Timoney and his wife Norita, Thomas Timoney, Clement Timoney, Sr. and his wife Lucille, Sr. Eunice Marie, IHM and Mark Timoney.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, St. Genevieve Parish, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA, where relatives and friends will be received from 9:00 - 9:45 AM. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dolly’s memory to Acts Legacy Foundation 728 Norristown Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002.