Richard T. Sheridan

Richard T. Sheridan, age 78, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 12, 2011, at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was the devoted husband of 56 years to the late Norma C. (Paine) Sheridan of Plymouth. Born on Feb. 4, 1932, he was the beloved son of the late Henry Sheridan and Ann (Rushworth) Sheridan. He was educated in Boston, MA at Boston English High School and had worked for most of his life for the Raytheon Companies, retiring as a Senior Computer Lab Technician. He enjoyed boating and fishing as a few of his favorite hobbies. Mr. Sheridan was a member of the American Legion Post #40 in Plymouth and was Past Jr. Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 382, as well as past member of the Squantum Yacht Club and the Quincy Elks Club. He was a member of the IBEW and spent many years actively coaching for the CYO at Mary Star of the Sea He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Mary Star of the Sea. Richard was an avid sports fan, enjoying the Red Sox and Partiots. He cherished his time he spent with his family. He was the devoted father of Richard T. Sheridan, Jr of AZ, Donna M. and her husband Louis Sipes of TN, William F. Sheridan of CA, Suzette A. and her husband Paul Cavanaugh of Plymouth, and Tricia K. and her husband Kirk Koylion of Plymouth. He was predeceased by his sister Mildred White. Brother Henry Sheridan and Alberta McClellan of Andover and was the cherished friend of the late Rev. Charles McGahey. He was the beloved grandfather of Matthew, Michelle, Kristen, William, Kimberly, Joseph, Robert, Shelby, Veronica, Caitlyn, Abby, Christian and Caileigh. He was the great-grandfather of Addison and McKenzie. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. from the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St.,Plymouth followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, 126 South Meadow Rd., Plymouth, MA at 10:00 a.m. Friends are welcome to visitation at the Cartmell Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be in Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. Donations in his memory may be made to the Church of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Building Fund. For directions and memorial guestbook see www.cartmellfuneralhome.com.