John A. Droney III

John A." Shawn" Droney, III, 58, of West Hartford, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, son of the late John A., Jr. and Elizabeth (Burke) Droney, he lived in West Hartford all of his life and was a graduate of Conard High School, Class of 1975. He continued his education, graduating from Cornell University with a B. S. degree, Class of 1979 and also his MBA from the University of Hartford. Shawn was stricken at the age of 28 with Guillain Barre Syndrome, but never one to quit or make excuses he learned to walk again, regained his driver's license, his pilot's license, got his MBA and passed his CPA exam. He had recently retired as after 25 years of employment from the Blum Shapiro Accounting Firm which was a huge part of his life and where he developed countless lifelong friendships. He also was the manager and co-owner of the Cranberry Inn, in Chatham, MA, an avid pilot, member of A.O.P.A. and served on the Board of Directors of the West Hartford Community Television. Shawn is survived by his brother and sister-in-law. Timothy and Rita Droney of West Hartford and three nephews, Andrew J., Daniel P. and Neil T. Droney and a niece, Eileen K. Droney, who were his greatest joys. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Lowe. The Droney family would like to thank the staff at Hartford Hospital and The Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center for their tremendous dedication and professionalism. Funeral procession will be 8:45 am on Wednesday, (January 20), from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Calling hours are Tuesday, (January 19), from 5 -7 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or got@woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.