Sheila L. Tierney

Sheila L. Tierney obituary, Cambridge, MA

Sheila L. Tierney

Sheila Tierney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown & Hickey Funeral Home on Nov. 9, 2025.

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Sheila L. (Sullivan) Tierney of Cambridge and Marshfield, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 7th, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Tierney. Loving mother of Paul Jr. and his wife P.J. of New York City, Sean and his wife Kristine of Walpole, Matthew and his wife Sharon of Newton, Kevin and his wife Susan of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Sarah, Kathryn, Bridget, Jack, Meghan, Julia, J.M., and Alana. Sister of Marion Calnan of Cambridge, David Sullivan of The Villages, Florida, Margaret Bell of Dallas, Texas, Clair Jedrey of Lexington, Frances Napoli of Belmont and Brendan Sullivan of Cambridge. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Sheila was a proud Graduate from Cambridge City Hospital School of Nursing 1962.
Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., Belmont, on Thursday, November 13th, at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Peter Church, 100 Concord Ave., Cambridge, at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will follow in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge.
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Rick Charbonnier

November 9, 2025

Sheila was a kind, loving, and wonderful friend and neighbor. She will be deeply missed. With deepest condolences, Rick, Paula, Meg, and Sara Charbonnier

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