Obituary of Geraldine “Gerrie” Margaret Sheehan

In loving memory of a wife and mother who gave more in life than she ever took. Geraldine “Gerrie” Margaret (Young) Sheehan passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009, after battling inflammatory breast cancer since 2008. Gerrie was surrounded by family and friends in her home in Riverview, New Brunswick, as she left this world at 54 years old. Born in Chatham, New Brunswick, Gerrie was the third child of Frank and Rena (Wallace) Young. She was the baby sister to Peter Young, and Carolyn (Young) Seely. Gerrie met her future husband, Mark Sheehan, while working as a legal secretary and receptionist in Moncton, N.B. They married in 1982 in her hometown of Chatham. Gerrie became a mother in 1984 to daughter Ashley Sheehan, and again in 1987 to son, Jason Sheehan. Gerrie was known for her kindness, gentle spirit, and her sense of humor. She never missed her son's hockey games, or her daughter's events, and always made certain her children knew they were loved. Gerrie was a woman whose bright smile and boisterous laughter brightened any room. Even as she battled cancer, Gerrie continued to keep her family and friends in stitches over her one-liners. She is survived by her husband, Mark Sheehan, and her children, Ashley Sheehan and Jason Sheehan. She is also survived by her parents, Frank and Rena (Wallace) Young. Her sister, Carolyn (Young) Seely, and brother-in-law David Seely. Her brother Peter Young and sister-in-law Lindsay(Batchelor) Young. Her sister-in-law Kim (Sheehan) Northrup and brother-in-law Chris Northrup. Her sister-in-law Patricia (Sheehan) Duguay and brother-in-law Stanley Duguay. Her nieces and nephews including Troy Seely, Shannon Seely-Rydwanski, Trent Seely, Aidan Young, and Robyn Young, Mitchell Duguay, and Myra (Duguay) Welsh. She is also survived by countless friends who have showered her with love and kindness during this tough time. Resting at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview with visitation Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Memorial Chapel on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 1:30 pm with Fr. Phil Mulligan officiating. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Gerrie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home & Crematorium 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences and memorial donations can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Thursday, September 17, 2009