In loving memory of

Beth Lillian McSherry-Goyette
October 23, 1962 - November 22, 2018

Beth Lillian (Norman) McSherry-GoyetteOctober 23, 1962 - November 22, 2018Beth Lillian (Norman) McSherry-Goyette of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 22, 2018 at home and surrounded by loved-ones, after a long and courageous 7-year battle with lung and brain cancer. She was 56. Beth was the beloved wife of Jeffrey A. Goyette and daughter of the late John J. and Ernestine Norman. She was the loving mother of daughter, Katelyn Elizabeth and Bonus Mother to sons Corey Allen and Cameron Joseph. She also leaves behind her devoted dog, Miss Sadie.Beth was born in Holbrook, MA and moved to Rhode Island in 1996. She was the Executive Administrator at the Greater Providence Board of Realtors for many years. Her life was focused on caring for her family, with a special love of entertaining, cooking, gardening, traveling, and laughter. Ever since she was little, Beth loved being on the water, from her family home in Falmouth, MA to the weekends spent on Marthas Vineyard with Jeff on their boat, even to her vacation home in Port Charlotte, FL, she was never far from the ocean. Because of this, Beth got involved as a patient volunteer with Sailing Heals, a non-profit organization providing "patients and their caregivers a spirit-lifting day at sea.Along with her husband and children, Beth is survived by her sisters, Melissa (Norman) Horne and Julie Norman, her brother-in-laws, Daniel Horne and Carlos Souza, nephew Ian Horne, and her late Sister and Brother-in-Law Joanne and Edward Jagielski, as well as many true and loving friends.The family would like to thank the hard-working doctors, nurses, and faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, as well as the staff from Beacon Hospice who kept her comfortable and at peace during her last days at home.Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 4pm-7pm at Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sailing Heals, www.sailingheals.org.

Tributes

Jean mcsherry wrote on Nov 30, 2018:

"Beth a bright light/tried so hard/rest in peace dear Beth. Condolences to jeff and sons/daughter katelyn and sisters melissa and Julie and families. God bless"

Doug & Colleen Anderson wrote on Nov 30, 2018:

"Jeff,We were very sorry to hear about Beth. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."

Rose Marie wrote on Nov 28, 2018:

"My condolences to Beth's family. I hope your loving memories of her will give you comfortat this difficult time. Many people have found hope and comfort from the promise made inRevelation 21:3,4 where it states that a time will come when sickness and death will be nomore. Never again will we mourn the passing of a loved one. I hope this wonderful promisewill provide comfort for you."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Nov 27, 2018:

"A Reflection was ordered on November 27, 2018"

Frank and Dianne Ballou wrote on Nov 27, 2018:

"Jeff and family so sorry for your lost of Beth she was a wonderful person and will bemiss by all "

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Nov 27, 2018:

"A White Lily Bouquet was ordered on November 27, 2018"

Evelyn Gomes wrote on Nov 26, 2018:

"I am so sorry for the loss of Beth. I havent seen her in years because I live in Florida. I used to babysit Katelyn. Prayers to all "

Patrick Matthews wrote on Nov 26, 2018:

"Beth will be sadly missed but her life is an inspiration to all the knew her. She was so brave and strong."

sandy wrote on Nov 26, 2018:

"My heart goes out to the family, may GOD give you all the peace in your hearts knowing that she is no longer suffering. She will always be with you all. GOD BLESS, R.I.P Beth"

Lori Silva wrote on Nov 25, 2018:

"Jeff, so sorry to hear of Beths passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family "