"to the Sheehan 'kids'-I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. When I was visiting my Mom at the Grand Islander, I saw her and had the opportunity to speak with her. She spoke lovingly of her kids and it brought back a lot of memories of growing up on Congdon Avenue...May your memories help ease the pain of your loss.Karen Keech LavoiePS: That picture looks very familiar... Peace."
In loving memory of
Shirley Ann Sheehan
August 8, 1934 - March 2, 2014
NEWPORT, RI - Shirley Ann (James) Sheehan, 79, of Newport, RI, died on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Grand Islander. She was the wife of the late Austin R. Sheehan. Born in Newport, RI on August 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Dolly (Stratton) James.Mrs. Sheehan was a 1952 graduate of Rogers High School where she was Captain of the Cheerleading squad. She also graduated in 1955 from the Newport Hospital School of Nursing and was a lifelong Registered Nurse caring compassionately for her patients, for many years she worked at St. Clare Nursing Home. Shirley had sparkling blue eyes and a contagious smile that lit up a room. She was a ferocious reader, great dancer and a talented knitter. She is survived by her children, Austin R. Sheehan of Narragansett, RI, Patricia Sheehan Brighton and her husband Gary of Charlestown, RI, Robert H. Sheehan and his wife Mary Behan Sheehan of Tacoma, WA, Pamela Sheehan McGuire and her husband James of Newport, RI, Rev. Peter John Sheehan of Pascoag, RI, Mary Sheehan Vales and her husband Manuel of Barrington, RI and Patrick Sheehan of Newport, RI, her brother Michael James and his wife Sharon of Cumberland, RI, her nine grandchildren, Christina Sheehan Wallace, Mercy Sheehan, Isis Brighton, Bobby Sheehan, Matthew Sheehan, Abigael McGuire, Brendon Sheehan, Kaitlin McGuire and Morgan Vales and four great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John James.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014, from 4:00-7:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 10:00am, in St. Josephs Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Middletown.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.The family extends its gratitude to the Caregivers and Extended Family and Friends at The Grand Islander Nursing Home. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation MAR 6. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service MAR 7. 10:00 AM St. Josephs Church 5 Mann Avenue Newport, RI, US, 02840
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"Karen Keech Lavoie lit a candle in memory of Shirley Ann Sheehan"
"Pam, Mary, Peter & Family, My heartfelt condolences to you all upon the loss of your dear mother. Please be comforted in knowing that she lived a good long life and is now in a much better place. Respectfully,Rev. Roberte Nevilletruthfree832@yahoo.com"
"Pam, Mary, and Family - My gratitude for the moments with your Mom supercedes the brief time that I knew her. With her sparkling blue eyes, playfully mischievous smile, and quick-witted humor, she was sure to keep those around her on their toes and smiling. It was a delight spending time with her, and being a witness to the loved shared amongst your family. My warmth and condolensces extend to you all.Blessings,~Jewell~"
"Dear Pam, Jaz, and Kaitlin,We were so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. From knowing your family, she did a spectacular job in raising her family.May the wonderful memories you have of times past provide you comfort in the days and months ahead. Thinking of you all, Marilyn Richards and Sarah Beach"
"Mary, Manny and Morgan, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May she now Rest in Peace...Love, Aunt Rolande"
"Pam and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember seeing her at Grand Islander when I would have dinner with my father. She was such a lovely person, may she rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sandy Gempp"