Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Sheila Deneault Obituary
She was the beloved wife of Roland E. Deneault. They were happily married for 61 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace (Brophy) McHale.
Sheila worked for the Woonsocket Call and Pawtucket Times Newspapers for eleven years. She was also an executive secretary for the Central Falls Housing Authority, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed traveling with Roland, but what she loved most of all, was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Kathleen Thibault and her husband Robert, Thomas Deneault and his wife Laurie, Ellen Caruso and her husband David and William Deneault and his wife Angela. Sheila is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Tara, Lauren, Elizabeth, Julia, TJ, Ben and Avery and a great grandson, Brody. As well as her brother Patrick McHale (Kathy), her brother-in-law Richard Deneault and his wife Jeanne.
In Sheila's memory please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island, your local animal shelter or perform a random act of kindness. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Sheila's life will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sheila Deneault
Sponsored by O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland.
Doreen Walach Kelsey
August 1, 2020
Tommy and family My thoughts are with all of you at this time. May your memories bring you some comfort when you need it the most.
Harriet Champi
July 19, 2020
Dear Roland & family, Sheila was always special to all of us . She was the first person in the neighborhood to welcome us & bring a plant. Over the next 44 years (39 of which we lived next door to each other) we shared many happy times. I will remember her enjoying Irish music at Finley's Pub when visiting us in Fl. , her beautiful hair ,& wonderful smile. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. There are many who will miss her.
Love, The entire Champi Family.
Doreen Benedetti
July 19, 2020
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. She will be missed
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Lauren
July 19, 2020
My Nan,
I miss you every day. Ill keep you in my heart always, until we meet again... I love you more ❤
Bob and Margie Mardo
July 19, 2020
Sheila, you were a very special person. Youll be missed.
Timothy & Patricia Griffin
July 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob McDermott
July 19, 2020
Yesterday brought back some wonderful and funny memories with the "Passion Punch" around the pool on Cedar Way. Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Bob McDermott and Laurie Siravo
Cathy Cibor
July 18, 2020
Had opportunity to spend time with this wonderful family. Witnessed a love story I will never forget. Xo
Elizabeth Caruso
July 18, 2020
My beautiful nanny, your celebration of life was such a nice tribute to you today. I know you were proud of our family and happy to see everyone gather and celebrate. We miss you every day and it will never get easier, but we will never forget you. Love you forever with all my heart.
Kristen Marshall
July 18, 2020
Today's service for Sheila was beautiful. A special tribute for a special lady. What a privilege it was to be someone who knew her and to hear the special words Sheila wrote in her cards to you Mr. Deneault. Thank you for sharing that part of your life and your wife with us all. People like Sheila have a special knack for finding their way into the hearts of so many. Blessed to have known her. With Love and Prayers, Kristen Cardosa Marshall
Regina Murray
July 18, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Roberta De Andrade
July 18, 2020
Roland and family, Al and I were saddened to know of Sheilas passing. The last time we were together for brunch at Cavs she was her usual smiling self. This morning at mass, listening to her family speak, it was so touching to feel the love they exuded. Our prayers are with you all.
July 18, 2020
Sheila was a wonderful wife,mother,grandmother and friend. The service today was a beautiful tribute to her and she would be very proud of everyone. Love mrs. sheehan
Deborah Sullivan
July 18, 2020
The memorial service today was a wonderful tribute to Mrs. Deneault finished strong with the heartfelt words from Ellen and Mr. Deneault. The poems and bagpipes so appropriate for this lovely Irish lady. All my love to the family!
Patricia Monahan
July 18, 2020
It was a beautiful memorial service today! I'm sure all of our prayers were a blessing to your Mom.
Patty Monahan
July 18, 2020
Beautiful Tribute to Sheila Love and many blessings
Jim and Lucia Monti and Angelyn Scala
Michael McGlynn
July 18, 2020
Im confident she is still watching over the entire Deneault family. Please accept my condolences.
DIANE PETIT
July 18, 2020
Thank you for letting me sing at Sheila's funeral. It was a beautiful tribute to a life well loved.
Craig and Maureen Brassard
July 18, 2020
Kathy, Bob and family
Know are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Joanne Ludovici
July 18, 2020
What a beautiful mass and celebration of life for sweet (and fun!!) Sheila. ❤ Our thoughts & prayers continue to be with you all during this sad & difficult time. Much love, Evelyn and Joanne Ludovici
Rick and Judy Richter
July 18, 2020
To a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. You will be greatly missed. May God hold you in the palm of His hands.
Julie Butler
July 18, 2020
Dear Roland, Ellen and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sheila was a ray of sunshine everywhere she went. I remember her upbeat, welcoming personality. She was a joy to be around. I hope the memories you have of her will bring you comfort in the days ahead. I will keep you in my prayers and pray God gives you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Dick Watt
May 17, 2020
Den --- words tend to fail us in these moments when we want to share our heartfelt emotions. I know you'll find all the peace you need through Him!
Nicole Tartaglione
May 16, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nicole Tartaglione from The Greenville Center
Dick Chagnon
May 16, 2020
To Roland and family my deepest condolrnces to you and your family.
Joyce Nunn
May 15, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robert Azar
May 13, 2020
Dear Roland.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Bob & Judy Azar
martin joyce
May 12, 2020
Dear Roland and Family our Deepest Sympathy The Joyce Family
Kathleen Matuszek Martin Menard
May 12, 2020
Dear Roland and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy for the passing of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother, Sheila. Her life, like her parents, was full of love , kindness and laughter. I am thankful, Roland, that I met both you and Sheila at a store last year. At least I was able to get one last hug! You and your wonderful family will remain in my prayers always. Love, Kathy
Irene pagano
May 11, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Roland and family.The picture of Sheila was the most beautiful to see. Remembering the fun times at CFHS will never be forgotten. May GOD give you and family strength to endure this sad loss. Love Irene [Saucier] Pagano
Richard Deneault
May 11, 2020
Our beautiful, kind and witty sister-in-law, is looking down on us with the angels.
It was always a fun day with Sheila around, she was the best!!
Rich is thinking of you now with his bloody Mary!! Love and miss you, Rich and Jeanne
Tom Deneault
May 11, 2020
We will miss you everyday. We could always depend on you. We will love you forever. xoxo Tommy
Colleen Manuppelli
May 10, 2020
I am so sorry to read this.. my sympathy to Roland and your family.. Colleen Manuppelli
Benjamin
May 10, 2020
My Nanny was closer to me than anyone on this earth. She was the person that I always knew would be there for me even when there was no one else. She shaped the person I am today and in my mind shell never leave my side. Rest In Peace to the sweetest most caring person I will ever have the pleasure of knowing. Rest In Peace Nanny, I love you.
Sheila Mullin
May 10, 2020
Shel, You are truly one of God's special angels. He gave you a wonderful husband, 4 great kids, family and many friends. I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you in heaven. RIP. P.S. Please give Joe a kiss for me. Love Sheila
Avery Deneault
May 10, 2020
Thank you for taking care of me whenJ was sick, and thank you for everything. I appreciate everything youve done for me, and ill always miss you. It was a blessing to have you in my life. Rest in peace ❤
Maria Deneault
May 10, 2020
Happy Mothers Day Auntie. You will be missed beyond measure. You always knew how to put a smile on our faces. You were filled with love, laughter & fun! Im going to miss your bum slaps. God bless you!
To my family, my heart, love & prayers go out to all of you. We have lost a piece of us.
God bless you all
Kevin, Maria, Sarah, Johnathon & Grace
Kathy Thibault
May 10, 2020
To my wonderful mom you will be missed forever but you will always be in my heart. I know you are watching over me I can feel you every minute of the day. And I see Cardinals all the time and I know it's you. God has got one great Angel by his side. Love you Kath
May 10, 2020
Very sorry for your loss.
Jim and Alice Fay
Peggy Plamondon
May 10, 2020
My condolences to Roland and family she was a great lady. She will be missed.
Aline Leclerc
May 10, 2020
Beautiful picture of Sheila. Remembering all the fun times on Cedar Way/Barberry Hill. Thinking of you at this
sad time in your lives.
Billy Deneault
May 10, 2020
Happy Mothers Day Mom❤ Miss your smile and Blue eyes. Love You Tons you are missed every day . We know your watching over us with a Coors Light by the pool Xoxo ❤
May 10, 2020
We will always remember your wonderful smile and your vivacious personality. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Ron & Joan Allard
Dave Moore
May 10, 2020
My sincere condolences to Roland and the rest of the family. My heart goes out to all of you on the loss of such a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace at the right hand of God.
Ellen
May 10, 2020
Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I miss your smile, quick wit and your beautiful blue eyes. Thank you for being the best mom! I think about you every day and miss you with all my heart. Now we all have a very special angel watching over us. I love you!
May 10, 2020
Happy Mother's Day to the best mom! I miss not seeing your smile and your beautiful blue eyes. You are missed every day. I love you!
Mary Marland
May 10, 2020
Sheila was always such a beautiful person and favorite cousin. I have such fond memories of growing up admiring and loving her!! Beautiful, smart, sassy, witty and kind are just a few of the attributes that describe her. She will be missed. My sympathies to Roland and family.
Elizabeth Caruso
May 9, 2020
My beautiful nanny. One of the most loving people I have ever met. So blessed to have had you in my life. We will remember you always and you will live in our hearts forever. Rest in paradise and fly high my angel❤
roland deneault
May 9, 2020
I have lost my best friend and confidant. I miss you so much.We had 61 wonderful years together. The memories will help to keep me strong as I struggle to move on without you.Your wit,understanding, compassion and love is what motivated me to meet whatever challenges we faced together. Yo u were truly the rock behind the man. I will forever love you. Your loving husband.
Clifton Boyle
May 9, 2020
A great woman. Absolutely adored. Always made me feel welcome and loved even when Billy was getting me into trouble. Praying for all those that will miss you.
Chris Stetkiewicz
May 9, 2020
Farewell, Auntie Sheila. I will always remember her kindness, from my earliest days roaming through the fields to Cedar Way to play with Bill, Ellen, and Tommy. Kathleen was a little too old for me, but I remember her, too. Please share my love with your families and Uncle Roland.
Jason & Jessica Hopkins
May 9, 2020
Thinking of the Deneault family this Mother's Day. May she rest in peace and look over her family.
Angela Deneault
May 9, 2020
Mom, you will live forever in my heart. XO
Tammy McCarthy
May 9, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Caruso/Deneault families on the loss of your beloved wife, mother and 'Nanny'. I will always remember her cheering on the girls at their volleyball games, and enjoying her family and friends at the great Caruso parties. You remain in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Thomas Ward
May 8, 2020
Heaven is a brighter place with the arrival of Sheila. Thank you, Sheila, for all the smiles and laughs in our years together at The Call. You were a joy to be around, and funny to a fault. Yours was a lucky family, I'm certain. To Roland, your children, and Tara and the grandkids, I offer my deepest sympathy.
Lisa Hamel
May 8, 2020
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of you mom.
Hear the flutter of her wings or feel the blows of her kiss when she is near.....
Gone from your hands , forever in your heart
Billy Deneault
May 8, 2020
Miss you every day Mom . I think of you all the time xoxoxo
Kathleen & Joseph Banas
May 8, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kevin & Kara Crawley
May 8, 2020
Ellen, Bill and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. A life well lived!
Showing 1 - 66 of 66 results
Make a Donation
in Sheila Deneault's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Sheila Deneault
People and places connected with Sheila
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Sheila's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Sheila Deneault's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
