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Sheila McConkey Obituary
Widowed at age 39 upon the tragic farm accident of her beloved husband John Charles 'Jack' McConkey (d Nov 1970) Sheila's unfailing dedication and commitment to raising her large family with unconditional love, while being active in dairy farming and the businesses of land development and real estate sales were a testament to her work ethic and zest for life. In 1973 she opened her independent real estate company while continuing to carry on her late husband's Lifloc Dairy Farm operation started by her father-in-law Norman McConkey. After her registered Holstein dispersal in 1981 Sheila readily provided use of her dairy barn to assist others in need and in 2013 supported her grandson Thom and Krista Murray in successfully continuing the Lifloc Dairy Farm legacy. In 1985 she was elected President of the Peterborough Real Estate Board.
Daughter of John Clare (d 1979) and Loretta (Schuett) (d 1987) Donnelly, granddaughter of the Hon. Senator J.J. and Julia (McNabb) Donnelly and Joseph and Marie Schuett, Sheila was born in Walkerton in 1931 and raised in Chepstow, Bruce County as a young girl. In 1938 Sheila moved with her family to Peterborough, attending St. Mary's Convent School and St. Peter's High School where she met her future husband Jack McConkey.
She worked in Toronto and Parry Sound hospitals as an X-ray technician before her marriage in 1954. Upon the passing of her father-in-law in 1956, Jack and Sheila took on the role operating the Lifloc Dairy business and began their own dairy farm operation on the Old Keene Rd., Otonabee Township.
Sister to Irene and Bill (d 2019) Rowan, Jim (d 1992) and Thelma (d 2021) Donnelly, Joan (d 2010) and Don (d 1971) McGillis, Tim (d 1977) and Marg (d 1977) Donnelly, sister-in-law to Rosemary McConkey, Ken (d 2020) and Doreen McConkey, Norma and Harold (d 1995) Bradley, Carolyn and Paul Hickson, Peter McConkey, and Priscilla and Doug (d 2011) Lorne.
Sheila will be forever remembered with heartfelt love and gratitude by her children: in Peterborough —Angela (Ash Prins), Catherine, Charlotte (Sid Bakker), John (Colleen Crowley), Margaret (Terry Murray) and in Oshawa —Adele (Phil Connelly), Martha (Kelly Aldred) and Rosemary (Lou Poliacik)
—and her dear grandchildren: in Peterborough Ben and Zach Prins, Thom (Krista) Murray, John Albert and Julianne McConkey, Austin (Anieh), Olyvia and Tess Bakker —in Ennismore Ian Murray —in Lindsay Erin (Adam) Jones —in Toronto Bradley Merrill, John (Jen) Murray —in Kingston Kate Merrill, Luke (Jess) Aldred — in Ottawa Jacob and Joshua Aldred —in Edmonton Megan (Dave) Rolleman —in Waterloo Mark (Angie) Connelly —in Vancouver Emily (Eleazar) Ramsdell —in Barrie Anastasia (Josh) Poliacik —in Montreal Alexis (Alex) Poliacik —in Oshawa Bryan (Jessica) Connelly, Joseph and Rose Connelly, Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz, Allison (Sam) Poliacik, Nathaniel (Joanne) Aldred.
Now angel great-grandma to: Luca Bakker; Sadie Dean; Harper, Morgan and Elise Jones; Hailey, Damien and Logan Connelly; Ella and Lucy Aldred; Madelyn, Eli, Noah and Celeste Rolleman, Owen and Clara Murray.
Visitation: Friday, January 20th 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Highland Park Funeral Centre, 2510 Bensfort Rd. Peterborough
Funeral Mass, Saturday, January 21st, 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Assumption Church, 1830 Old Keene Rd., Otonabee
Reception following Mass: Highland Park Funeral Centre Saturday, January 21st 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Private Family Interment: St. Peter's Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Saturday January 21st
In memory of Sheila, donations may be made to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, c/o "Myeloma Research Fund"/ Salvation Army or your charity of choice.
A special thank you to Doctor Donna Reece, and appreciation to Michelle at Mount St. Joseph VON Program; Janet and Angela at Paramed and Miranda & Patricia at St. Elizabeth Oshawa.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com
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Bill & Glynis Smerhy
January 24, 2023
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the McConkey family for the loss of your supremely talented and resourceful Matriarch.Sheila was a very beloved and respected member of the community , her warmth and kindness will never be forgotten.
Lesa D Roy-Pitre
January 21, 2023
Dearest Luke, Uncle Ken and I send our deepest condolences to you, your parents, Lucy and your brothers xoxoxo Sending you our love from across the miles
Michael Dohaney
January 21, 2023
John. Our condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was an amazing lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Rosso
January 21, 2023
Condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Skinner
January 20, 2023
To John and his wonderful family
So very sorry for your loss. Sheila was such a caring
Compassionate lady, she helped me so much at a dark time in my life. Her generous time and support
And encouragement was always remembered and appreciated.
Bob & Sylvia Emmett
January 20, 2023
Angela, Ashley & family. Sorry to hear of the death of your Mom. Our condolences go out to you.
Rob and Alexa Swiniarski
January 19, 2023
John - we are so saddened to hear this news.
We met in 1998 when you and your Mom found us our house (purchased from the Crossmans) on Royal Drive (due principally to your Mom´s negotiating skills!), and helped us sell it in 1999 when we (sadly) left for BC. We still have the George Elliott Liftlock watercolour you gave us as a wedding gift, which has always been proudly and fondly hung on our living room wall no matter where we have lived.
You, your family, and your mother are in our prayers and are close in our hearts. Requiescat in Pace, Sheila - a remarkable woman.
Sincerely,
Rob and Alexa Swiniarski
Sandy, Utah, USA
Gabe Orday
January 19, 2023
John, Colleen and extended family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in these difficult times.
Evelyn Wolff
January 19, 2023
Hi Angela-Wanted to extend my sincere condolences at this time of loss. She sounds like a remarkable woman as I know you to be too. Sending my love and appreciation for your wonderful friendship to Suzan. May time bring healing and peace in your heart. Evelyn
KarenCrough
January 19, 2023
Sheila, truly was a wonderful, classy, talented and great lady. I go back 53 years ago when we rented the lifelock farm . RIP
Cheri and Sal Bakker
January 18, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you all. Sheila was an exceptional, talented woman who passed down her legacy of love and strength to her wonderful family and to all that knew her.
God Bless
Charlie Harper
January 17, 2023
John
My condolences in the passing of your. She was a very remarkable lady.
Margie Wawrykow Wenkoff
January 17, 2023
Dear Priscilla, extending to you and the family sincere condolences at the passing of your sister-in-law, Sheila. So many yesteryear memories the dairy buildings, the homestead kitchen table, the meal gatherings. Sheila a force to be reckoned with - we were young. On behalf of the Wawrykow family East City we offer sympathies. margie x
Jim and Theresa Potts
January 17, 2023
Sheila was indeed a remarkable , intelligent woman.She was admired and respected by all who knew her.We extend our sincere condolences to her family.She will be missed !
Theresa and Jim Potts
Jennifer Wickert
January 16, 2023
Sheila was a fascinating intelligent woman in my 15 yr old eyes when I first met her. I was always welcome in her home as were so many others. I married, moved away and lost touch. I am grateful to have visited her two summers ago. I was able to make my amends and thank her for everything she did for me. The World has lost a brilliant diamond.
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Jan
20
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough, ON K9J 1C5
Jan
20
Visitation
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough, ON K9J 1C5
Jan
21
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Assumption Church
1830 Old Keene Rd., Otonabee, ON
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Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough, ON K9J 1C5