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Sheila Danforth Obituary
CORINTH - Sheila Ann Danforth, 53, of Corinth died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at her store in West Topsham.
She was born in Barre, the daughter of William and Grace (LeBeau) Danforth. She graduated from Oxbow High School in Bradford.
Sheila worked for Richardson Insurance Agency in Bradford, and for Poulos Insurance Agency in Woodsville, N.H., and parttime for Leda's Pizza in Fairlee.
She also owned the East Corinth General Store and Gramp's Country Store in West Topsham.
She enjoyed lending a hand to those families in need, spending time with family and friends, and was looking forward to spending a lot more time in the horse barn with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her three children, Teddy, Renee and Tim Salomaa; four grandchildren, Jada, Huyler, Rayanna, Braylee and one step-granddaughter, Mariah; three brothers, Ike, William and Robert Danforth; her father, William Danforth and his wife Betty; and her former husband and father of her three children, Theodore Salomaa Jr. She was predeceased by one brother, David Danforth and her mother, Grace Salomaa.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the East Corinth Ballfield in East Corinth. Visiting hours will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hale Funeral Home, Upper Plain, Bradford.
Burial will be private. There will be a pot luck dinner following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations in Sheila's memory may be made to the Northeast Ski Slopes, c/o Chris Renner, Corinth Topsham Road, East Topsham, 05076.
The Hale Funeral Home of Bradford is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sheila Danforth
Anne Marie ( Sanborn ) Wyckoff
July 24, 2009
Robert and Family ~ Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve. I was deeply saddened to read of your sister Sheila's sudden death. I can still see her bouncing down the halls at Oxbow always with a smile. My last contact with Sheila was in the summer of 2001 I went in to her E Corinth store to get a sandwich for my Grandmother. I asked her to tell you hello from me. Which I learned she had. That is the Sheila we all knew , she adored her family.
Gail and Steven Howell
July 12, 2009
We are very saddened to hear about Sheila's passing-she was a very special person with such a kind heart-our thoughts are with those she has left behind.
July 7, 2009
How sad to have heard of Sheila's passing. What a wonderful woman she was and a treasure to Corinth. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Carrie Sandin
July 7, 2009
How sad to have heard of Sheila's passing. What a wonderful woman she was and a treasure to Corinth. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Dorothy Sweet
July 6, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Sheila's family, friends and the East Corinth community. Sheila did so much for the community. She will be missed by all.
Dorothy Sweet, formerly of Taplin Hill, East Corinth
Marilyn Covey
July 6, 2009
I am so sad to learn of Sheila's passing. She was a friend since high school, full of life and love for her family. Her love for her grandchildren is something that will stay with them forever. I hope she looking down on us and saying how good she has it now!
Jim Harrison
July 6, 2009
We (Vermont Grocers' Association) were very sorry to learn of Sheila's passing. She was always upbeat about business and genially liked what she was doing. Our sincere sympathies to her family.
Bambi Porter
July 5, 2009
When we lost my father in law, Sheila very generously donated a pizza meal to us complete with soft drinks. She showed us that community sticks together. We worked for rival insurance agencies back in the day and she was a true professional that knew her craft well. We will miss stopping by the store to say Hello when we are in town. Our thoughts and prayers to her family.
Diana Perry
July 4, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Sheila's loved ones. This is such a tragedy.
The fact is nobody knows the depth of someone else’s pain, grief and sense of loss. The sudden death of a loved one is so hard to bear because it’s such a shock. There is no time to prepare, to deal with unfinished business or to say goodbye. Sheila will
be missed by many. What few times I had a chance to sit and visit with Sheila she always made me laugh, and always mentioned how much she loved her family and her community. I will never forget her cheery smile and that unique "Sheila giggle".
jinx davidson
July 4, 2009
the whole community is saddend with this great loss.She always smiled & had a great chuckle.
Valerie Maxwell
July 3, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. If there is ANYTHING you need please let me know.
She will be missed by many. Her generosity was endless. God Bless.
len whitaker
July 3, 2009
Shela was a friend to everyone. Her kindness and genuine respect for all will be missed. Thank you Shela . God bless.
Joyce Boyes
July 3, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember back to one of the Danforth's family reunion and I think of the new "ketchup potato chip" which was in the stores. Shela brought bags to share. She was such a fun person and a hard worker. I only wish I had known her better.
She was my cousin.
Denis Grandbois
July 3, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss.Sheila was a great lady and I enjoyed seeing her every week at the store for years.She will be missed greatly.
Sue McLam
July 3, 2009
My sincere sympathies to the Danforth and Salomaa families. Sheila left you and us, the community, way too soon. She was one of a kind and it was clear how much she loved you all.
Carol Murphy/Capron
July 3, 2009
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