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DANIEL SHEEHAN Obituary
Dan Sheehan, age 83, passed away on December 26, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Arlington, MA, on December 29, 1934, raised in Cambridge, MA, and moved to Gainesville, FL, in 1966. He worked for the City of Gainesville at Deerhaven Power Plant for 25 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church for over 50 years.
Dan was proud of the time he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Leyte as well as his Irish heritage. He was a lifelong fan of New England sports teams. He had a deep love for his family, which included seven children.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Ruth (Watson) Sheehan as well as his children and their spouses, which include Dan (Holly) Sheehan, Ed (Donna) Sheehan, Kevin (Elizabeth) Sheehan, Tim (Samatha) Sheehan, Noreen (Joseph) Conn, Brian (Wendy) Sheehan, and Terry (Eleni) Sheehan. He is also survived by two sisters, Maureen Sheehan-Carney and Patricia Glynn, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 500 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The family will receive friends Friday, December 28, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street, Gainesville.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Please visit his memorial page at www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com.
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Lisa Loomis
January 3, 2019
There are no words to express how wonderful Dan and Ruth Sheehan were to my family. I know I have lost touch, but there is never a day that goes by that I don't thank the Lord for bringing these wonderful people into my life. Dan was always so funny, kind, caring and compassionate. The world lost an amazing man and heaven gained a true angel. Dan, I know you will be sorely missed and Ruth and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love always, Lisa and Jaden Loomis
Milli Blalock
December 28, 2018
To Kevin, Ms.Ruth and the whole Sheehan family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was a sweet and funny man who always had a smile for me when I would talk to him. These times are never easy but rest assured with time and the Good Lord's help it will get easier. It is a blessing to know that he is with his Savior and that one day you can all be reunited.
Cindy Roland Hedgcoth
December 28, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Colleen Carney
December 28, 2018
Uncle Dan, You were like a father to me for many years of my life. I love and will always remember you and the bond we had,Gosh your watered down sodas I drank while you weren't watching,to not complaining when I always rented the Grease movie from pick a flick when I stayed with you guys I know it would drive you and aunt Ruthie crazy,from making sure your TV was fixed so you could watch your sports, news or jeopardy (which I swear you knew every answer) To our last High Five and I love you on Sunday..
God Speed Uncle Dan
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