Shelia Spaulding

1958 - 2022

Shelia Spaulding

Allenstown, NH — Sheila Ann Spaulding (Horton), Born February 10, 1958 in Manchester, NH, passed peacefully on September 5, 2022 at Concord Hospital.

She was the widow of Charles David Spaulding (2014) to whom she was married for 18 years. She is predeceased by her mother, Doris Bureau (2011) and her sister Nancy Horton Coffey (2015). Mrs. Spaulding is survived by her children: Philip M. Petrin of Manchester, Katelynn S. Petrin of Manchester, Justin D. Spaulding of Concord and Jessica A. Spaulding of Manchester, Amy Laurendeau of Allenstown, and Jeremy Spaulding of Raymond.

"Our mom was a bright light in a dark world. She truly cared unconditionally for the ones around her. One of our fondest memories is our annual summer trips to Wells, Maine, before the new school year began. She absolutely loved being at the beach and the peace and quiet it brought. Our mom was an amazing, selfless, mother, friend, daughter and sister. We will miss her dearly". – Her children.

She also leaves behind her stepfather George Bureau of Hooksett, NH, her brother Daniel Bureau of Baton Rouge, LA and brother-in-law of 50 years, Stephen Coffey of Southampton, NJ. She has seven grandchildren all who will greatly miss their "Mammys" ways. She has five nieces and nephews.

"Sheila played a huge part in raising me", Dan, her brother, explained. "I learned so much from her in terms of how to care for others and give freely. I will miss her kind demeanor and sweet sense of humor".

A 1976 graduate a Memorial high school in Manchester, New Hampshire, she then attended New Hampshire college, now known as Southern New Hampshire University. Following her studies, she worked as the administrative assistant in food service at the college. She was also an extremely successful district manager for Avon corporation. She truly loved the work she did.

Sheila was a member of Phi Omega Psi sorority at New Hampshire College, an experience she shared with her mother, also a member.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 26th at 2 PM at Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.

Burial will follow at the Evans Cemetery in Bow.