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Sheila Gately Obituary

Sheila M. (OLeary) Gately of Norwell, passed away August 17, 2012. She was 70 years old. Born in Weymouth, Sheila has lived in Norwell for the last 45 years. She worked as an x-ray technician for 35 years at various locations including Milton Hospital and most recently Caritas Medical Center in Hanson. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid sports fan and bridge player. Sheila was outgoing and had a strong personality that blessed her with many great friends and a wonderful family. She will be sadly missed. Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Robert E. Gately. Devoted mother of Stephen Gately and his wife Jennifer of Dighton, Michelle Dutcher and her husband Peter of East Bridgewater and Mark Gately of Sharon. Cherished grandmother of Dylan, Devin, Joey and Rachel. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home, South Weymouth at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Helens Church, Norwell at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Donations in memory of Sheila may be made to a charity of your choice. See www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 20, 2012.

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August 23, 2012

To Sheila's Children,
Your Mom was a very Special Person.
I worked with her at North River Medical many years ago. We had many nights of fun and laughs. She was a very good friend to me and I am so sorry to learn of her passing. I will always keep her in my Thoughts and Prayers as will my Daughter who is also very sorry for your loss. I can honestly say Sheila was one of a kind.
She loved her Family and was proud of each of you. Our Prayers will be with you.

Debbie Gillespie and Family

Susan Beach

August 22, 2012

In memory to a fun loving and wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers to her family. She will be greatly missed.....

Mary Kelley

August 21, 2012

I will miss Shelia she was a great addition to the Friday AM bridge game. I looked forward to seeing her evey Friday

Kaywood and Jean Lively

August 21, 2012

Michelle,Stephen and Mark and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She will always be remembered in the many, many years of wonderful memories we have of her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Kaywood and Jean

August 21, 2012

Stephen, Michele & Mark so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers go out to all of you at this time.

Camy (McCann) Langton

Laura Wiesner

August 21, 2012

Michelle & Family - So sorry for your loss!

August 21, 2012

Stephen, Michelle, Mark and family
I am so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. I have many fond memories of camping at Maple Park with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Cherie (Roberts) Maguire

August 21, 2012

Michelle, Steven and Mark - I am truly sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a neat lady.
Maureen (Farry) Dolan

Deb Smith

August 20, 2012

Steve and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rick and Deb Smith

Nancy Tashjian

August 20, 2012

Stephen, Michelle and Mark,
Please accept our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies.
Tom, Nancy, Tommy and Robert Tashjian

August 20, 2012

Stephen, Michelle and Mark~ I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have fond memories of all of us kids in the pond while she, my mom, Mrs. Ringer and other moms played cribbage near the shade tree at Maple Park. She was such a great woman, always made me laugh with her quick come-backs! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Therese (Hoitt) Holt

August 20, 2012

Michelle and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Love Patti

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