Methuen – Michelle M. (Gagne) Sheehan, 54, of Methuen, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John Sheehan, to whom she was married for 30 years.
Born in Lawrence, Michelle was the daughter of the late Francis and Yvonne (Lanouette) Gagne. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Lawrence. She worked as an operations manager for Arrow Electronics in Wilmington for over 15 years. In her free time, Michelle enjoyed spending time at the gym, shopping with her friends, and taking trips to Lake Winnipesaukee.
Michelle will be deeply missed by her husband, John; her son, Patrick Sheehan and his wife, Maureen of Methuen; her sister, Linda McCartney and her husband, John of Salem, NH; her 2 brothers, Alan Gagne of Salem, NH and Brian Gagne of New Hampshire; and several nieces.
Family and friends will honor and celebrate Michelle's life by gathering for visiting hours in the KENNETH H. POLLARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Lawrence St., Methuen on Wednesday, August 14th from 4-8 PM. Her funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 10AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel/St. Theresa's Church, 22 Plymouth Street, Methuen. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested, in Michelle's honor, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Giving Program, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sheehan family.