MERRIMACK, NH—Roberta A. Sheehan, 65 years old, a resident of Milford, NH, formerly of Lowell, died Wednesday morning, June 21st, at the Community Hospice House, in Merrimack, NH.
She was born in Lowell, on September 24, 1940, a daughter of Helen (Butkiewicz) Sheehan, of Lowell, and the late Harry Sheehan. She was a graduate of St. Peter’s Grammar School and Lowell High School.
For over 40 years, Ms. Sheehan worked as a Mental Health Associate at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Bedford, MA. She also spent her time working with homeless Veterans. She was a member of the Milford, NH Garden Club and a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, in Milford, NH.
Surviving her besides her mother are a brother: Thomas ‘Buddy’ Sheehan, and his wife Judith, of Missouri; a beloved friend: Linda M. Doonan, of Milford, NH; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Priscilla ‘Chilla’ Maher, and Richard Sheehan.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Friday, June 23rd, at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, (Rte. 38). Her Funeral Service will follow at 5 PM at the funeral home. Cremation to take place at Linwood Crematory, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center; 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854.