Robert L. Sheehan

Robert L. Sheehan obituary, Wakefield, MA

Robert L. Sheehan

Upcoming Events

Mar

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

23

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.

Robert Sheehan Obituary

Visit the McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield website to view the full obituary.

Robert L. Sheehan, 90, of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, died on Wednesday, March 18 at his home.

Born in Rowley on March 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Anthony and Stella (Boudreau) Sheehan.

Mr. Sheehan was a graduate of Medford Vocational High School. He was a retired carpenter supervisor for Polaroid in Waltham. Mr. Sheehan was a member of the Wakefield Elks.

He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Hofman) Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan is survived by his three daughters: Carol A. Matarazzo and her husband Richard of Billerica, Elaine M. Finnigan and her husband Bradley of Reading and Lisa A. McQueeney and her husband David of Pembroke. His two brothers: William Sheehan of Tewksbury and James Sheehan of Billerica and his two sisters: Janet Desimone and her husband Frannie of Stoneham and Jean Sheehan and her husband Dan of Reading. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren and his 12 great grandchildren. Mr. Sheehan was predeceased by his four sisters: Shirley Cavanaugh, Elaine Bottoms, Patricia Cerrato and Margarite Lucia and his brother Thomas Sheehan

His Funeral Service will be held in the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday, March 23 at 12 noon. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home prior to the service starting at 10am. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the VA Bedford Healthcare System, CDCE135, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

Make a Donation
in Robert Sheehan's name

How to support Robert's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Robert Sheehan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Mar

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

23

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.