Mr. Edward Michael Sheehan, Jr. of Meredith, New Hampshire and formerly of Andover, Massachusetts, beloved husband of Ramona died surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2011. Born on January 11, 1938, he was the beloved son of Winifred Sheehan and the late Edward M. Sheehan, Sr. He was the founder and Chairman of the Board of Windham Professionals, Inc. of Salem, New Hampshire.
Ed served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea. He attended Sienna College in Loudonville, New York.
He was an avid skier and enjoyed spending the winter months at his home in Vail, Colorado. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). He also enjoyed boating, fishing, and flying over the waters of Lake Winnepesauke. He was a long-time Barron’s Country Store regular.
In addition to his beloved wife Ramona and mother Winnie, he will be deeply missed by his loving children; Erin W. S. and her husband Alexander G. B. Zaldastani of Winchester, Edward M., III and his wife Pamela R. Sheehan of Andover, and Megan L. S. and her husband Mark S. Kristiansen of Andover, cherished grandchildren; Claire Rose, Edward Michael IV, Othar II, Edward Oliver, Stewart Carlin, and Edward Arroyo, dear siblings; Mary O’Connell, Thomas, Daniel, and Peter Sheehan. He also leaves his devoted companion Rocket.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Monday April 25, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. Many relatives and friends were in attendance. The burial was in West Parish Garden Cemetery, Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be designated for the Sheehan Family Research Fund at Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215 c/o Development. Online donations can be made at www.joslin.org.