Name: Calling hours for Janet Rosemarie Sheehan
Start: 2022-03-03T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

Janet Rosemarie Sheehan
Janet Rosemarie (Kroencke) Sheehan, 91, of Middletown passed Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Middletown. Janet was born in New York City in 1930, the daughter of Ernst and Alma (Haase) Kroencke who emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1921. Janet was raised in New York City and graduated as Valedictorian of Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York. Janet was the former wife of Felix G. Sheehan, whom she married in 1951. Together they moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland where she had her first two children. Janet loved to travel and enjoyed every opportunity to see the world. Janet was the mother of 7 girls who were her greatest joy and source of pride. Janet trained to become a nurse in college and went on to work for several years as an assistant for a local physician after having her children and then became a longtime volunteer at Middlesex Hospital Cancer Unit. Janet is survived by five daughters, Laureen Sheehan of North Carolina, Lisa Sheehan Kosicki and her husband Ken of Westbrook, Deirdre Sheehan of North Carolina, Rebecca Sheehan DeMolina and her husband Carlos of New York, Gwenevere Powell and her husband Scott of Southport; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren (plus one on the way); 32 nieces and nephews, including her beloved sister Evelyn's three daughters from Seattle; and dozens of great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends. Janet was predeceased by two daughters, Karen Sheehan, Dr. Nancy Sheehan, and her sister, Evelyn Perdue.A Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, March 4th, at 10 a.m. at Saint Pius X Church, 310 Westfield Street Middletown. Burial will be held at Saint Sebastian Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home 3 Silver Street Middletown on Thursday, March 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028 or https://giving.mskcc.org. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Middletown Press on Feb. 28, 2022.

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Jim D'Antonio

March 4, 2022

To the Sheehan Family, My deepest condolences for your loss.

Peggy Marchand French

March 2, 2022

Dear Laureen, I was saddened to hear from Mercy of the passing of your mother and the passing of your sister Nancy, whom I fondly remember. The years may have passed but our years together at Mercy have had a special place in my heart. Sending condolences to you and your sisters at this time.
Peggy Marchand French

Kathleen Terrio Uscinski

March 2, 2022

Lisa and Family, My heartfelt sympathies hearing of the loss of your Mom. I hope that years of happy memories soon replace your sorrow.

Irene McCarthy Sherman

March 1, 2022

Aunt Janet will always have a place in my heart

Rosie bleyer

March 1, 2022

Laureen: Sally and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have many good memories of her good cheer and of how much she loved all her girls. We are hope you are well and happy in your life. Sending love, Rosie and Sally

Katherine Leverette

March 1, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Katherine

Susan Devany

March 1, 2022

On behalf of the Mercy community, we extend our sympathies and prayers to our alumnae and their families. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Alissa DeJonge '95
President of Mercy High School

Michael Doyle

March 1, 2022

I very much wish to tender my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Sheehan family on the sad loss of their dear mother and grandmother Janet a woman of innate goodness. From first meeting Janet when I was a child I have always and continue to remember her as a benign and smiling face of kindliness, initially when the family visited Belfast in the 60's - 70's and then later when I later stayed in Middletown in 1976 where I was welcomed and treated so well. One memorable kindness was when Janet organised, and marshalled a group of us to visit to Old Sturbridge Village, a much appreciated gesture and a very happy day's memory.
Much as Felix and Brendan were good pals Janet and Rita were too and Rita always expressed great fondness for Janet as they got on with each other like sisters.
As a cornerstone of your lives is now gone I wish all the family the soonest delivery from the pain and grief of your loss and hope you have the gathering of many positive memories of Janet to sustain and remain as comforting touchstones going forward.
Often bravely struggling in life, may she rest in peace.
- Michael B. Doyle, Dublin, Ireland.

Beverly Towns

February 28, 2022

My sincere sympathy to Janets family. I first met her when I was one of her mothers care givers when they were I Portland. We reconnected while we both lived at Luther Ridge. I was very fond of her kindness and soft spoken words God comfort you during your grieving time

Veronica McCarthy

February 28, 2022

Much love and prayers for all of my cousins

Johanna Kerr

February 28, 2022

To the Family of Janet Sheehan - offering my deepes sympathy and prayers to all who knew and loved Janet. May you find comfort of beautiful memories and know she's at peace with the Angels in Heaven.
Johanna (Turro) Kerr
Middletown

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