Kathleen J. Sheehy's Obituary
Kathleen J. (Nevins) Sheehy, 90 of Methuen, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Cedar View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Methuen. She was the beloved wife of the late James F. Sheehy.
Kay was born in Methuen on June 3, 1933. She was the daughter of the late John and Matilda (Barry) Nevins. Kay was a communicant at St. Monica’s Church in Methuen and was a member of the Methuen Senior Center. She enjoyed taking trips with her friends and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Known simply as “Nana” to all who met her, Kay was beloved for her warm and caring personality. She was a kind and gentle person who never wanted to bother anybody, including her incredible nurses and caregivers at Cedar View over these last few months. Anyone who needed to find comfort and understanding in a friend knew that whatever they shared went right into her vault. We can all rest comfortably knowing that her vault has gone with her to heaven.
Kay will be deeply missed by her 4 children, Linda Dimakis and her husband, George, of Bedford, NH, James F. Sheehy, Jr. and his partner, Colette Valade, of Methuen, Colleen Coco of North Andover, and J. Timothy Sheehy and his fiancée, Kathy Buote, of Salem, NH; 8 grandchildren, Anthony Coco and his wife, Jennifer, Dimitri Dimakis and his wife, Michaela, Meaghan Kosofsky and her husband, Greg, Matthew Coco and his wife, Ashley, Patrick Sheehy, Connor Sheehy and his partner, Renee Reid, Liam Sheehy, and Kyle Sheehy; 7 great grandchildren, Avery, Greyson, and Teddy Coco, George and Reese Dimakis, and Luke Kosofsky; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Houlihan.
Family and friends will honor and celebrate Kay’s life by gathering for her calling hours from 4 – 8 PM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday at St. Monica Church, 212 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kay’s memory can be made to the charity of one’s choice. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sheehy family.
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