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Sheila Battey-Ribeiro Obituary
Sheila was a teacher in the North Providence School System for 31 years, retiring in 2003. She loved her job, her students and colleagues. She was a member of the RI College Dance Company for 7 years, and also spent many years participating in local community theaters. She loved playing Texas hold-em poker, winning tournaments in Connecticut and Nevada.
Besides her husband and mother she leaves her husband's three children, James Walker, Krista Battey, and Gregory Battey and the precious gifts of grandchildren, Rachel, Aiden, Colin, Nathan, Amie and Jared. She also leaves her own beloved family, sisters Christine Taraborelli and Donna Morris-Baldinelli, their children and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4-7 PM in the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. The funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Michael and Susan Battey and Family.
Gino Diiorio
March 6, 2025
I just looked this up on a whim and was so saddened to hear that Sheila had passed. She was my old drama teacher back at North Providence High and very much a part of my success. I teach drama today and still use so many things she taught me. Sorry I'm so late to this page. I wish i had kept touch with her. She was a very special person. God Bless You Sheila. All my best and condolences to her family.
Anthony Dattorro
October 10, 2020
To this day.You are in my thoughts and find memories
Anthony Dattorro
December 11, 2008
Goodbye Sheila, Words cannot express my love and admiration for you. Thank for saving my life. Thank you for introducing me to my sons mother. Thank you for all the memories you and I and Leslie will always share.Thank you for always being there ,and thank you for the guidance along the way.My dear sweet cousin,you will never be forgotton
Phil Davis
December 9, 2008
Through these many years Sheila has always held a very special place in my heart. Please accept my deeepest sympathy.
Caroline Gelsomino
November 15, 2008
Sheila was and lives on, a miracle in my life, the one who truly saw and accepted me for who I am, the best friend I ever had. Yesterday was the 14th. Some moments it seems she was here long ago and then more often it is if she is still right by my side. We talked for hours (well maybe I did). She once wrote to me that "we would be friends forever..even after". Today I honor her and thank her with my whole heart for sharing her journey with me, inviting me in at the most difficult of times. I am honored and blessed and a better woman for having loved her and received the gift of her love for me. I love you my dearest friend with all my heart and will miss you always. Go with God, Caroline
leslie
November 13, 2008
Sheila, there hasn't been a day since you left us to follow your journey that I haven't thought of you. I'm so thankful that we had those last months together. Your time to leave came much to fast. I thank you for visiting me in my dreams. You will always be in my heart.
Michael
November 2, 2008
Greg--
Susan and I and the kids wanted to add our prayers and thoughts to this nice guest book in honor of Sheila and your loving relationship. We will miss her always. Michael
Eleanor Copper Howe
October 31, 2008
Sheila was a great friend to all who knew her. I am sure all her friends from her graduating class at Grafton High, will be sadden by her passing. My sincere sympathy to her family...
leslie bina
October 25, 2008
sheila was my very best friend for many years. though the good times and the bad. if anyone new me it was sheila. our vacation, dinners at t.o's and mostly our friendship till the time she was ready to leave us, and finish her journey. these memories i will hold deep in my heart. my friend i will miss you deeply.
Deborah Imondi
October 21, 2008
Dear Greg,
I was so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. She has been so brave throughout her illness, a truly inspirational woman! Unfortunately, I was in San Francisco at a conference and couldn't attend the services, but my Mom told me about the beautiful letter Sheila wrote. I know you had a special love for her, and that will not go away, and you will still feel her love for you. May God grant you peace knowing that she is in a beautiful place where there is no more pain and suffering. If there is anything Michael or I can do for you, please let us know.
Love,
Debi & Michael
Patricia & Gregory Logan
October 18, 2008
Dear Greg,
My husband Greg and I want to send you our deepest sympathy. We will have a perpetual novena of Masses said for Sheila.
Carol Varden
October 17, 2008
To Sheila's Family, It was always a pleasure to work with Sheila as a fellow actor,or director or just as an audience member. She brought joy to the hearts of so many theatergoers and performers. Sheila was certainly "One" singular sensation!!
Michele Laflamme Shaw
October 17, 2008
What an awesome teacher.I have a special place in my heart for her. I was her student at James L McGuire and she helped me through a really tough time in my life..She introduced me to theater and I still today have that love for it....One of my many angels along the way!!!! I will pass on the gift........
Ed,Kala,Conor,Mary Curran
October 17, 2008
Greg,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of great loss to you. Tonite my children Conor and Mary along with my wife Kala will pray that Sheila sits at the right hand of God.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields
and may God hold us all in the palm of his hand.
Karen Bourke
October 17, 2008
Dena Santos and Family,
Your aunt Sheila was my fifth grade teacher at McGuire School in the early 1980's. She was a wonderful teacher and you could tell she loved all of her students. I am sorry for your loss. Your aunt was a mentor to all her students and will always be remembered.
Karen Bourke and family
Karen Previte
October 17, 2008
My sincere sympathy is with you at this difficult time. I was fortunate to work with Sheila at Ricci School for many years. She was always upbeat and entertaining. I'm sure she will be missed by all.
Dawn & Jim Schilke
October 17, 2008
Greg,
Jim and I are verry sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Whipple
October 16, 2008
My memories of Sheila are all so precious. We were neighbors and best friends in the late 70's. The blizzard, martini parties, Sunday dinners, dance lessons, the lake, skiing, floods we had so much fun. I will miss her smile, contagious laugh and creative spirit always. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Erin
October 16, 2008
I only knew Sheila for a short time. I have been blessed to know her. She has a wonderful spirit. Blessings to her loved ones and friends.
Norman George
October 16, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. All three of my children had her as a teacher at MaGuire School. I know first hand of your pain and sorrow. My wife, Joan, died of cancer just last month. You're not alone in this. Allow your family and friends to help you. God speed.
Mary Famiglietti Gambardella
October 16, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. My daughter Gianna, who is now a junior at LaSalle, loved being in her class for two years at Centredale Elementary. Gianna has wonderful memories of Ms. Ribeiro and speaks of her often. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies, she will be greatly missed by all the students who had the pleasure of being in one of her classes.
Amy Breen
October 16, 2008
Dr. Wanebo and I always looked forward to seeing Sheila. She was such a strong woman. She will be greatly missed. Our sympathies are with you Greg.
Tony Votta
October 16, 2008
Greg,
I was saddened to her of the loss of your beloved Sheila. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
Love, Tony,Amy,Anthony and Michael Votta
ANTHONY DATTORRO
October 16, 2008
Sheila, I'm going to miss you so much.
Love Anthony
Valerie Parmenter
October 16, 2008
I knew Sheila through a good friend of hers. I know that she will be surely missed and know that there is another angel in heaven now...my prayers are with her family and her close friend. sincerely Valerie
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