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Norma Sheridan Obituary

SHERIDAN, Norma C. (Paine) of Squantum died September 10, 2008. Beloved wife of 56 years of Richard T. Sheridan of Squantum. Devoted mother of Richard T. Sheridan, Jr. of Arizona, Donna M. and her husband Louis Sipes of Tennessee, William F. Sheridan and his very close friend Alex Vainstein of Washington, D.C., Suzette A. and her husband Paul Cavanaugh of Plymouth, and Tricia K. and her husband Kirk Koylion of Plymouth. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Michelle, Kristen, William, Kimberly, Joseph, Robert, Shelby, Veronica, Caitlyn, Abby, Christian, and Caileigh and great-grandmother of Addison. Loving sister of the late Donald Paine. Dear friend of the late Rev. Charles McGahey. Norma is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Norma was a resident of Squantum for over 45 years. She worked for the Quincy District Court as a Supervisor of Domestic Violence, retiring in 1998. She also worked part time at the Wang Center for Performing Arts, which she loved. Norma was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of several prayer groups. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary at the Nickerson Post, and a past member of the Squantum Yacht Club. Norma was a head proctor for law school, police and fire exams. Norma enjoyed walking and exercising. She was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. Norma cherished being with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service at Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Saturday at 9:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, N. Quincy at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8 PM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Norma Sheridan may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central NE Region, 18 Tremont Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 12, 2008.

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Tricia

August 29, 2009

Mom,
As we approach Sept 10th, I can't help but think of how much we miss you here with us. And still, I cannot believe it has been almost a year since we lost you. There are so many emotions among all of us right now, with you not here, daddy moving, leaving Squantum, just to name a few... Lots of thoughts went through my mind. You were always so positive, never seemed to dwell on the past, or difficult times. I tell my kids all the time as they ride their bikes or are running..."Look where you're going, not where you've been". I repeated that to myself over and over today. I thought, thats what we have to do here. We need to look where we are going. Look forward to seeing you again some day. Remember all the memories we have now rather than looking back to what we used to have, as much as it hurts us. If you walk, run, bike, looking behind you, you miss what may be in front of you. You live so much in our lives now, I don't want to miss anymore. I love you mom. I miss you. Help us through these next few weeks. We'll all want to be looking back. Guide us forward.

Rich Sheridan

August 12, 2009

Happy Birthday Ma, It was only 1 year ago when we were all together. You and I shared a cake and blew the candles out together making our own special wish...I miss you ma...so much...I just wish you were with us today..but I know that is not possible...so remember I love you

Rich

xxxx

William Sheridan

August 12, 2009

Happy Birthday Ma,
I had a dream of you last night. You were so pretty, happy and full of life. This is exactly how I want to remember you.

I cannot believe that it's been a year since we were all home for your birthday. I only wished we could be together in person today.

You are always, always, with me in spirit.

I love you and I miss you!

Happy Birthday Ma!

Billy

Tricia

August 12, 2009

Mom,
Happy Birthday. We love and miss you here so much. It is still hard to believe you're gone. Thank you for sending the duck to us! We know it couldn't find it's way without you...

Miss you. Love you.

Billy Sheridan

July 31, 2009

Hey Ma,
Just thinking about you over the past few days. Being back in L.A. has kept me really busy, and I feel like I don't get to talk to anyone much anymore. I just learned Sean Fitz died yesterday, and it has me really sad.

I see Tricia Leary posting notes on your site pretty often. She's so nice to keep you in her thoughts.

Well, I really miss you Ma, and I could really use talking to you today. So, I guess I'll just take a walk on the beach when I get out of work and talk to you then.

I miss you so much Ma, it still hurts.

Love you,

Billy

Tricia Bouzan

July 8, 2009

Norma, just thinking of you and mom. The 4th was hard for us and our dad. We took him to the parade, but with a sad heart and tears in our eyes. The 4th was always such a great time on Deerfield st. Billy McCallum was in the parade playing his bag pipes, but the last time we saw him play was at my mom's funeral. We had a very low key cookout with me, Brian and the boys, Eddie and his family and dad. I kept thinking of something Billy wrote to me after my mom passed. He talked of all the neighbors in heaven and said "he for one will be pissed if the parties there are better than here" it gave me a smile and hoped that the Deerfield st. gang was having a great cookout in heaven! I know your birthday is coming soon, my uncle Jack's year anniv. is in another week and my mom will be gone 5 months in a couple of days. So much is happend in the past year that it just doesn't seem possible! Always thinking of you and hoping you and my mom are happy and watching over us. Love you Norma!!

Tricia Bouzan

May 10, 2009

Norma, this has been such a hard day for us as I know it was for your family. Having a mother's day without our wonderful mom's just isn't right. I tried to think of you and my mom being happy and being able to celebrate once again with your own moms. This I know made you both happy. I know you were always so good to my mom and I hope you will continue to watch out for her until we once again see you both in heaven. Love you!
Tricia (Leary)

Tricia (Leary) Bouzan

April 10, 2009

To all of my dear friends, I'm thinking of you all this Easter. Even though the winter has passed and here we are in another season, I know tha pain for you is as great as mine. Your mom and ours were wonderful, loving and so caring. Time will never take away the sadness we all feel, but I'm just starting to feel the emptiness of a first holiday with out my mom as you have had a few. I loved your mom as a second mother and I know you all felt the same with mine. We sure were/are blessed to be such good friends and like an extended family and we owe that to our wonderful parents. I know that our mom's are watching over us and will be in our hearts as we try to celebrate Easter. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and as I pray for my mom, I pray for yours too. I love you all!
Tricia Bouzan

Tricia Bouzan

December 26, 2008

Love and miss you Norma, just thinking of you! Love, Tricia (Leary)

Tricia Bouzan

December 24, 2008

Hello to all my dear friends. I am thinking of you all this Christmas. I know it must be so difficult without your mom/wife! She loved you all so much and would want you to celebrate with your families and be happy. That is how Norma was. Always thinking of others. She will always be with you in spirit and in your hearts. Try to think of all the wonderful Christmas' you shared together and share those memories. Hopefully they will make you smile. I love you all and wish you all a Very Merry Christmas! Love, Tricia (Leary)

Clarene DiBona

December 21, 2008

Tricia, I read about your mothers passing in the Ledger. I extend to you, Kirk, and your family my deepest sympathy.

Tricia

December 10, 2008

We all missed you over Thanksgiving. These holidays, actually everyday, is just not the same without you. We some how get through them. I am sure you are up there giving us that strength. You must be exhausted because I know I've needed alot of strength these last couple days! I am thinking and missing you a lot more this Christmas season. Love you...

Billy Sheridan

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Mom. I went to Mass this morning here in Tennesse with Daddy. We went to St. Mary's, the one you used to go to with Daddy. Donna's cooking dinner today. It just isn't the same!
I miss you so much!
Love you,
Billy

Rich Sherian

November 26, 2008

Hi mom, I miss you. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it won't be the same without you. I am so used to calling you and talking about the North game. This will be the first holiday without you. I' so looked forward to your cards. You used to mail me a mass card on every holiday but thats ok I'll be in church tomorrow talking to you in prayer. Dad is in TN with Donna, Louis, Billy and the kids. I'm going to call them tomorrow. I sat on the couch last night looking at old pics....very warm fond memories.....Tomorrow I'm going over Missies to be with the kids. Her mom and dad will be there. Kathy, Kristin and Kim are going to the Cape to visit her mom and dad. Well we all love you and we miss you so much. I"ll be remembering you tomorrow I promise.
X O

Rich

Tricia Bouzan

November 15, 2008

Norma, just thinking of you and all of the wonderful memories you left for your family and friends. I miss you and continue to pray for you and all of the people who you have touched in so many ways. You are loved so much.
Love, Trica Leary Bouzan

Kristin Sheridan

November 13, 2008

Nana,
I know that everyone in our family learned a lot subsequent to your passing, including myself. You are no longer sick and now can rest. Nana you lived a long life and made many memories. You will be missed. Rest in peace.

Love,
Kristin

Tricia Bouzan

October 28, 2008

Hello Sheridan Family, I just finished reading your mom's biography. The tears are still streaming down my face! What beautiful words. I truley feel like one of your family, because every wonderful event and holdiay that you mentioned I felt part of. Deerfield sure was a perfect place to grow up and your mom made it such a wonderful place! She always made everything fun and you are right. She ALWAYS welcomed everyone with open arms, Many of the people on Deerfield st. may be gone, but with the second and third generations, the memories will last forever. Continue to share these with each other and they will indeed remain in everyones heart. Thank you for sharing them with me. I miss your mom so much and will continue to pray for her everyday. Love to you all.
Tricia Leary-Bouzan

Pat (Magoon)

October 19, 2008

My love and deepest sympathy goes out to the Sheridan family. May time give you peace. To Billy and Rich, celebrate your Mom's life and keep her in your hearts for ever.

Love,

rich sheridan

October 19, 2008

Hello ma, I am so sad that you had to leave us. I thought as time moved on that the hurt would go. But, it doesn't, I'm not sure it ever will. It is Sunday morning and the Pats aren't playing til tomorrow night. But the Red Sox won. Ma you would have been proud of them. They were down 3 games to one and came right back to force a game 7. Right around this time of day on Sundays I would call to say hello and talk about the sox or politics. I know that is not possible and I try so hard to work on my hurt. I just wish I could get in the car and visit you at the cemetary but that isn't possible. So for me this is like a visit to the cemetary. It isn't the same without you...but we are trying. There was so much more to say and do and laugh about but time just ran out. You were a trooper mom. I know you were hurting emotionally and physically. We were too but that is ok we were all with you feeling your pain. It seems like yesterday that we both blew out our birthday candles together. I will always remember that........Dad is doing ok. It is an adjustment for him and for us. There isn't a day that goes by I dont' think of you. When I do I smile. Then I cry....I hope you find peace on the other side and tell Barbara, papa, nana's, Betty and the old Gent we said hello and we all love them....

"Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the Glory he will give us later" ROMANS 8.18

Miss you ma....rest in peace

Love Rich x

On the swing with Addison, June 2008

October 18, 2008

Bed & Breakfast, Murfreesboro June 2008

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Four Generations, 6/14/08

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Donna Sipes

October 18, 2008

It's still hard for me to believe that your funeral was 5 weeks ago today. It seems like yesterday and 100 years ago, all at the same time. Suzette put it well about the phone. So many times I want to update you on things, but you are not there. Oh how I miss your voice! I cherish the mother's day card that has your voice on it. I watched Will and Jade's wedding video last night. You looked great dancing with Daddy on your anniversary. Little did we know it would be your last dance with him. Full of energy and smiles, as always. At least you are dancing now, talking, smiling and have lots of energy. We wanted to keep you but God had other plans. I hold on to the verse in 1Thess. 4:13,14, "But we do not want you to be uninformed,brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have not hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus." I am looking forward to seeing you then Ma. I love you and miss you so much! Love, Donna

Billy Sheridan

October 18, 2008

Just thinking about you on this wonderful fall day. I bet you have a great view!

Love you & Miss you each day Ma!

Suzette Cavanaugh

October 14, 2008

Mom, how hard it is to not pick up the phone and call you to tell you what is happening every second in my life. We all miss you so much that I've never thought such pain could be so deep and hurt so much. You've left us an awesome memory and wonderful father who has given us so much strength to get through this without you. You will forever be missed! Love you, suzette

Tricia (Leary)Bouzan

October 14, 2008

Thinking of you every day Norma and still can't believe that you are gone. You would be happy to know, that I'm in close touch with all your kids and my wonderful-lifetime friends. You were always like family to us and that will never change. I love and miss you ! Tricia (Leary)

Billy Sheridan

October 14, 2008

I miss you so much Ma it hurts. We're all hanging in there and doing o.k. Don't worry, we're taking care of Daddy, and each other. Only time will help heal the emptiness I feel in my heart.

I love you and miss calling you, and hearing your voice at the other end of the phone.

Billy

Tricia (Leary)Bouzan

October 8, 2008

Dear Sheridan Family, weeks have past by since your mom, wife passed away. There isn't a day that goes bye that I don't think of her and all of you! We were all family growing up and even though we are all spread out, I still think of you as part of my own family. Your mom was one special lady, always laughing and making others always feel welcome. I never remember seeing her angry, just always smiling. I have so many wonderful memories-her driving us to school in the brown cadillac, the numerous sleepovers, the blizzard of 78 when she and your dad welcomed 3 more entire families into yours for a whole week and a day later had us girls back for a valentine sleep over! The cookouts in the snow and especially when she rescued my stuffed Tweety bird from a snowbank and put him back together better than any surgeon! It is the wonderful memories that will keep you all smiling and know that she is smiling with you all. I love you all and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget her and all the love she gave to my family! Love, Tricia(Leary)Bouzan

Tricia

October 3, 2008

The kids really miss you Mom. Caileigh was talking about you just yesterday and said "I really miss Nanny".It was hard to hold back my tears. I know that it is a great thing that she has such wonderful, fun memories of you! They are so lucky you were such an important part of their lives too. We think of you everyday. You will always be in our hearts. We all love and miss you...

Rich Sheridan

October 1, 2008

Mom,

Just came across one of your emails so I thought I'd take some time out of my routine here at my desk to tell you that I love you and miss you..You are with me every minute of the day mom...

Love,

Little Richy

Eucharistic Minister

September 30, 2008

Mom, Dad & Chico WDC 2006

September 30, 2008

Mom & Dad Thanksgiving Tenn. 06

September 30, 2008

Anne Broder

September 25, 2008

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Norma welcomed me with warmth and friendship when I joined the Wang staff five years ago. I'll always treasure the laughter we shared and the kindness she showed me. It was a privilege to know her .
She will always be in my prayers.

Mom & Dad July 4th 08

September 22, 2008

September 21, 2008

God never gives strength for tomorrow, or for the next hour, but only for the strain of the minute.

Laurie Prada

September 20, 2008

A beautiful lady who will be missed. Thinking about all of you. Sorry I am so far away at this time. I am with you in thought.

Rick Carpenter

September 19, 2008

Suzette & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Unfortunately, I had just found out after Paul had called me last night. My sympathy & prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to call.

Cathie & Bill McCallum

September 17, 2008

To the Sheridan family, Bill & I are so sorry we were not here to pay our respects. I truthfully don't know what to say! I know that there are many heavy hearts from all who knew Norma. She was a very special person and friend who will be missed by many. Norma had such a great way of making people laugh. I will never forget all the good times that we have had at the Sheridan house. So much of mine & Bill's 33 years in Squantum was spent with the Sheridan family. We enjoyed many cookouts, holidays, birthdays, blizzard of 78 and just friends getting together. We will treasure those memories forever. We are thinking of you all during this tough time. Fortunately, your wife/mother raised a very strong and close family which will help in getting you through this significant loss. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cathie & Bill

Nanci Reilly

September 16, 2008

Dear Suzette & Paul and family,
I was sad to hear of your mother's passing. She was a terrific lady and will be missed. Thinking of you during this diffiult time.

SaBree Duncan

September 15, 2008

Billy,

My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the love of friends and family surround you during this time of sorrow and always.

Sonia Z.

September 12, 2008

Deepest condolences to you and your Family, Billy. May the love and support you have for one another help you through this difficult time, and shared memories bring the smiles back to your lovely faces and the joy back into your hearts once again.

September 12, 2008

Nana, we will miss you very much. We are very glad we were able to spend time with you together on our trip to Boston. We love you. ......Papa, everything will be o'kay. We hope to make a trip back to see you soon. We love you.

Love,
Shelby & Caitlin

Alex Vainstein

September 12, 2008

My Dear Norma:

Your kindness and your love will always live with me. Thank you for all the prayers for my family and for loving me so much.
I love you!
Alex

Lisa Pimentel (Barry)

September 12, 2008

Dear Suzette
I was sad to here of the passing of your mother . There is no love like a mother and special bond that a daughter has with her. Cherish your memories with her. Email Me

Kim Shepherd

September 12, 2008

Suzette and family -

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. What a lovely and gracious woman. Always had a smile and a wave to all. She will be greatly missed by all in our community and beyond. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

Kathleen McLaughlin

September 12, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your lost. I worked with Norma @ the Wang & I used to give her a ride from the Wang with her friend Anna. Norma was such a dear friend to me she always had a good ear. She always seem so full of life. I will cherish those times we share together.

September 12, 2008

Dick, and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, Norma. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
With our sympathy, Doug and Maureen Richter

We love you

Abby, Caileigh, Christian

September 12, 2008

Nanny, We will miss you and we love you. You will always be in our hearts. We will never forget the times we shared together. XO XO XO

Tricia (Leary) Bouzan

September 12, 2008

Mr. Sheridan, Ritchie, Donna, Billy, Suzette, Tricia and all the family I am so very sorry for the loss of Your wonderful wife and mother! Norma was truly an angel always there to help others and was like a second mother to me growing up. I will miss her greatly! You are all in my prayers.

Ginger Paluzzi (Bimmler)

September 12, 2008

Norma will be missed. She was a fun lady. I'll always remember the fun times at your house on Deerfield Street.

Mom enjoying a boat ride through the Oryland Resort in June

September 12, 2008

Mary (sheehan) Pratt

September 12, 2008

To all of the Sheridan Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you at this time. It was always great to run into Norma, she was always glad to see you. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. My Dad will be there to help her along her next road. He'll take good care of her until you see her again

Mary & Kevin

Bill & Rose McCollough

September 12, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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