Dorothy J. Sheils

1923 - 2015

Dorothy J. Sheils obituary, 1923-2015, Upper Darby, PA

Dorothy J. Sheils

1923 - 2015

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

Dorothy Sheils Obituary

Published by The Daily Times from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2015.
1923-2015 Dorothy J. (nee Moore) Sheils passed away at her home in Upper Darby on June 16, 2015. She was born in Belfast, N. Ireland and served in the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF) in England during World War II. Dorothy was a homemaker and an avid reader. She spent a great deal of her life babysitting and was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband James and her son James Brian Sheils. Dorothy is survived by her children, Eleanor Duff (Bob), Patricia Semenza (Carmen), Doreen Cummings and David Sheils; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and her brother, George Moore. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Monday, June 22, 5 pm, O’Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064. There will be a Viewing, Tuesday, June 23 at 9 am followed by her Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, 150 Penn Blvd., E. Lansdowne, PA 19050. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon.

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June 12, 2021

Ellen Frazier posted to the memorial.

July 20, 2015

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July 2, 2015

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Ellen Frazier

June 12, 2021

Her "IRISH EYES" were always smiling ! She had the sweetest personalityl

Sharon

July 20, 2015

Dot, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thinking of you always, especially today, your Birthday! You are forever in our hearts. We love you always.
Sharon, Shannon, Peter Vincent, Carmen & Sabrina

July 2, 2015

Although we never met, your Grandson David always spoke very highly of you. My condolences to the family, she sounded like a very special person. May God help you through this difficult time.

-Norma Jean Campbell

David Moore

June 23, 2015

We never met as you were away before i was born but an Aunt is still an Aunt, thoughts and prayers are with you'se all at this sad time. Davy Moore

CJ Quinn

June 22, 2015

I was very saddened to learn about Mrs Sheils passing and extend my heartfelt sympathies and condolences to her family and friends. It was really a pleasure to have made the acquaintance of this lovely Irish lady. She was and will always be a special person whom I will hold dear in my heart. Whenever people talk about how nice someone is, Mrs Sheils always popped into my mind and I would tell anyone who would listen about the sweetest Irish woman on the planet! I feel honored and blessed to have known her.

Tara

June 21, 2015

Mom Mom, I will miss the lovely letters you used to write me and shopping with you when I came to visit and walking to the WaWa to get your morning paper together, most of all I will miss you, such a wonderful lady. I'm so lucky to have had you as my Grandmother and although we lived so far apart it didn't feel that way. You will always be in my heart. Your Granddaughter Tara xx

June 20, 2015

My life is better for just knowing you. You were truly a inspiration, such a "GRAND LADY"! You will be truly missed by so many.
Ellen Frazier

Eleanor Duff

June 20, 2015

Mom, although our lives journeys have bid us be apart. I am with you , you are with me, always in our hearts. Your daughter Eleanor xx

Bill fran Shannon T

June 19, 2015

Thanks for all of your luv mum ....,,I'll miss our chats , a true angel

Sharon D

June 19, 2015

Dot you were a forever friend to me and like a mother to me. Always so special, loving, fun and wonderful you are and always will be to me and my children forever in our hearts and souls. Your Irish eyes were always smiling. Thank you for being such a greatest dearest sweetest best friend to me. You were our greatest blessing. Love can never die and I will love you always. My heart and prayers go out to your family. Losing you here is so painful & awful. Life will never be the same. We all will miss you so incredibly much. You were an angel on earth and now an angel in heaven. God bless and rest your soul sweet and precious Dot. Love always and forever. Sharon

June 18, 2015

Dorothy was the salt of the earth, a beautiful woman inside and out, and it was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to share many wonderful memories with her, my dear friend Jody, and our children who loved her dearly. I am so happy that I got to visit with her one, last time, and as always her smile warmed my heart. Rest peacefully, dear Dorothy. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. Love Margie McClay Reiley

DOLL

June 18, 2015

It has been a great pleasure to have known Dorothy. She was a exceptional woman with a beautiful smile. I will miss the times she would visit Pat and Carmen. Loved talking with her. R.I.P. DOROTHY You will be missed by so many people. DOLL

Bostwick Family

June 18, 2015

what a wonderful blessing your mom was to the world. we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
love to all,
Todd, Jane and Kelly

Jennifer Cropper

June 18, 2015

Love you dot may God give you peace an keep his hand over your family you were the best the kindest soul u will be missed an never forgotten this is not good bye Dorothy but until we meet again an we will ❤Love you always (Ruskin lane) forever in my heart an soul ...

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