Sharon A. (Sullivan) Riley, 72, died June 12, 2010 at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, FL after a period of declining health with her beloved husband by her side.
She was born in Lowell, MA on June 2, 1938, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sullivan. She moved to Manchester, attended local schools and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956.
For many years she was a sales representative for Stanley Home Products and later worked for First NH Bank.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Family members include her husband of 53 years, Bruce Riley of Cape Coral, FL; three daughters, Karen Cushing and her husband Ron of Melbourne, FL, Jennifer Riley of Bedford, and Heather Perun and her husband Steve of Cape Coral; three grandchildren, Joshua Cushing, Alexandra and Nicholas Perun; and three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents and sister Marilyn.
Inurnment was June 22, 2010 in Coral Ridge Cemetery, Cape Coral.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm St, Manchester.