Catherine M. Sheehan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Catherine M. Sheehan of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 9, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Catherine M. Sheehan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Rourke and Dorothy Rourke (Dillon); her husband John L. Sheehan; her sister Christine Fiorentino; and her son-in-law Thomas Collins.
She is survived by: her siblings, Constance D. Noyes, Alison M. Rourke (Gerald Azzinaro) of Boston and Joseph T. Rourke, Jr. (Judith A. Stacy) of Monson; her sister-in-law Shirley Dorsey of East Longmeadow; and her nieces and nephews, Tracy (David) of Springfield, Jennifer of Springfield, John of Enfield and Amy (William) of Falmouth. She is also survived by grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Catherine's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that helped Catherine to feel brave as she reflected on the many children courageously facing cancer. 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105. Memorial contributions can also be made to the Holy Cross Sandwich Ministry, 221 Plumtree Rd. Springfield, MA 01118.
