Shannon, Robert E. of West Roxbury, formerly of South Boston, September 2, 2009. Beloved brother of Jack Shannon of Quincy, and the late Eileen, Lorraine, and Mary Shannon all of West Roxbury, Doris Guiney of West Roxbury, Eleanor M. Young of Dorchester, Phyllis Terlecki of Randolph and Geraldine Johnson of Norwood. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday September 9, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. Late member of the South Boston Yacht Club. WW II Army Air Corp Veteran. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600