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1936
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2017
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Sheila O'Donoghue Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Sheila K. O'Donoghue, 80, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on August 2, 2017 in Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on October 17, 1936, the daughter of Edward H. & Alice Mary Bowman O'Donoghue, Sr. She was a graduate of The Rosary Academy in 1954, attended Regis College and graduated from the Mt. Auburn Hospital School of Nursing in 1963.
Sheila was the former Director of Nursing for The Belmont Manor Nursing Home in Belmont MA and previous to that was the ER Charge Nurse at the Mt. Auburn Hospital.
Sheila is survived by her son: Patrick E. (Denise) O'Donoghue, Sr. of Poughkeepsie, NY; sisters: Margaret A. "Peg" O'Donoghue of Chelmsford, MA; Alice Mary Harrington of Acton, MA; brothers: Kevin O'Donoghue of Amherst ,NY and Edward H. O'Donoghue, Jr. of Acton, MA. Sheila was a devoted grandmother to Gabrielle and Patrick O' Donoughe, Jr. There are many nieces and nephews.
Services and Burial will be at a later date. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to Our Lady of Lourdes High School in honor of Sheila's grandchildren Gabby and PJ. Your donation will go to support Scholarships and Financial Aide at the School. Please send your donation to Our Lady of Lourdes High School, ATTN: Jeannie Wells, 131 Boardman Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com
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Ann Marie Brown
July 30, 2022
I Ann Marie was an aide for Mis Sheila for 2 years before she went in the hospital. She treats ne as if I was her daughter and I love that. She gave me lots of advice I can never forget I talk about her all the time. I miss you darling keep sleeping in God's arm. You forever in my heart .
Terri Babineau
August 9, 2017
First she was my mothers friend, then she became my employer as I babysat Patrick while she worked as a single mom ,when Patrick grew up she became my own very special friend. I love you and will miss your posts Shiela. Now enjoy the light!
Ann Marie Morris
August 8, 2017
My Condolences to the O'Donoghue family, I heard of your passing just this morning and I'm still in shack. I was an Aide for Ms Sheila, but most of all my mentor, my mother,my friend, my adviser,and a very good baker,finger licking good. She could tell you when you are sad by just haring your voice. You are going to be missed for so long. Miss "O.D". Great and wonderful happy memories I will miss.
From: Ann Marie your Aide.
Lisa-Sue Quackenbush
August 6, 2017
A wonderful woman, who left a beautiful legacy in her son and daughter-law and especially,
Her kind and generous grandchildren. Her spirit will forever live in them. Sheila was able to Rest In Peace knowing that in her heart.
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