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Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruth Peabody.
Cheryl worked as a school teacher for the Westerly Middle School for many years. She enjoyed playing Bonko with friends, was a member of Seaside Beach Club, and a longtime member of Elmridge Golf Club where she golfed in the ladies' league. Cheryl was a passionate UCONN fan, especially of the Women's Basketball team. She also faithfully attended her grandsons various sporting events. When her daughters were young, she kept busy as a Brownie leader, volunteering at the Pawcatuck Little League or with the school system.
Cheryl leaves behind her two daughters, Emily Lewis and her husband Ledyard of North Stonington, and Allison Brown and her husband Matthew of Mystic; and five grandsons, Benjamin, Edward, Jack, Lucas and Oliver.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 nd from 5-7pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, Aug. 23rd at 10:30am in the funeral home. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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for Cheryl Bower
Aug
22
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Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly59 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 02891
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Deborah Timlin
Earlier today
Cheryl was my second cousin and I would love talking with her at Seaside Beach about all our memories. She was a wonderful teacher, mother, grandmother and friend.
Bill Morronty
Yesterday
We grew up together, shared classes, dances, ate together with your mom and dad together, and if it wasn´t for you, I wouldn´t have met Becky, the love of my life for 50 years.
You´ll always be in our hearts.
Bill
Sue and Steve Durham
Yesterday
So sorry to hear that Cheryl has passed away. We spent many years together on the bleachers at Pawcatuck Little League field watching our daughters play softball. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Cheryl's family.
Fred Souza
Yesterday
Emily & Allison, and families...my condolences on the passing of your mom and grandmother. Treasure your memories.
Carole
Yesterday
Sending my deepest condolences to Emily and Allie and families. Your wonderful mom will surely be missed. Our Bonko group, of more than 35 years, will never be the same without her stories and style!
Angela Dionne
Yesterday
Emily and. Allison we are so sorry to hear of
I have many fond memories of her and her sense of humor! We played many rounds of golf together which were full of laughter. That is how I want to remember her. Angela Dionne
Peter Fusaro
Yesterday
Cheryl was a friend and a mentor. I had the privilege of working with her as a first year teacher and for years after. She taught the professionalism it took to be successful. She was fun loving and was always interested in my children and their accomplishments. I would talk with her often while taking care of her lawn or plowing the driveway after snow storms. She never failed to ask about my family and their well being. However her favorite things to talk about were her boys and their accomplishments. We lost a mentor, a friend and a loving grandmother. My deepest condolences.
Peter Fusaro and family.
Dawn Smith
August 19, 2025
So sorry to hear of Cheryl´s passing. Her long career in teaching in the Westerly Schools surely impacted thousands of children. She is remembered fondly by teachers and staff. May she rest in peace.
--The Westerly Teachers Association.
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