Sheila M. McGorty

Dan, Michael, Coleen and Kate;
My sincere condolances on the loss of your mother. May her spirt be felt in your hearts forever.

Although most of our memories were from long years past; my son's, Eric and Scott Dash hold dear the more recent memory of the warm inclusion of all of you and your mom at Aunt El's 90th Birthday party. It was a lovely get together and a wonderful opportunity to bring childhood memories of family into the present time.

I regret I did not know...

I met Sheila in my formative years. I was a late teen when I started spending great times with her two sons that created a path that eventually led to Sheila. The times with Mike and Dan were unique in that I saw them independently, built separate and strong relations with each and like the wind from time to time we would come together in various celebrations and family gatherings. I don't remember exactly when I was introduced but meeting Sheila was electric. Like a bolt of lightning. ...

Dear Dan, Michael, Kate, Colleen, Luis and others in your circle. Truly, my heart goes out to you in this time of immense loss. Even in the office I sense a void, a vacuum. Over the 8+ years I worked as Sheila's assistant she was a whirling dervish, a wise, feisty captain of this ship of advocacy. She was my mentor and THE most influential role model in my 32 years of nursing. Often mercurial, she would go from a hard day in the trenches to showing up at the office with a spontaneous...

I was saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. My deepest sympathies to her children, grandchildren, family and friends. I know she will be greatly missed. For 10 years we worked together for the Ombudsman Program. I learned to be an advocate for seniors from her. More recently, she answered my call for help when my father needed convalescent care. I will always remember and appreciate her assistance and kind words of support during that time. With heartfelt condolences. She has left a lasting...

Sheila will remain a role model for those of us privileged, as she, to
value and advocate for the dignity of each person. May she rest in peace.

I enjoyed working with Sheila here at the Division of Aging. One of the things I will miss is Sheila coming around on those "special holidays" like Halloween and St. Patrick's Day and handing out pieces of candy. I will also miss hearing about her grandchildren and all the fun things she would do with them. I have started a family tradition by taking my two children to the Nutcracker in San Francisco during the holiday season. I will miss her dearly.

Dear Sheila,

I have never met you, but have heard wonderful things about your work. You were an inspiration, and helped many elderly people who had no one else to help them.

Thank you and God bless.

Dan, Mike, Colleen and Kate,
Your familiy has played a special part in my life, giving me a life time of memories. I pray that the love of Jesus Christ will fill the void in your hearts left by the passing of your mom, Shiela.

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to all the family. She will be missed.

Colleague