Obituary of Lorraine T. Sheehan

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Lorraine T. (McCool) Sheehan, a retired Secretary for the Town of Burlington, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, March 14, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Sheehan, she was 91 years old.  

        Lorraine was born and raised in Cambridge.  She was the daughter of the late William and Ellen McCool.  Lorraine’s dad passed away unexpectedly just before her birth so her Aunt helped Lorraine’s mom Ellen raise Lorraine and her brother Bill.    Her Mom and her Aunt Helena provided Lorraine and Bill with a wonderful life.  Lorraine was a graduate of Cambridge Latin High School.   In 1949 Lorraine married the love of her life Robert F. Sheehan.   Lorraine and Robert would move to Burlington in 1955, and a few years later to Macon Road, where they would raise their 4 children.  Macon Road was a wonderful neighborhood to raise a family and they made many lasting friendships.

        In addition to raising four children in a busy household Lorraine worked full-time. She worked as an Executive Secretary for the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and then when the children were of school age, worked in the Selectman’s for the Town of Burlington and Bedford for over 20 years.  She loved her job and being the people person that she was, loved the daily interaction she would have with residents and coworkers.  

        Lorraine was a woman of family and faith.  Her husband Robert was her best friend and she missed him terribly after his passing in 2002.   The Sheehan family spent their summers at the second home in Marstons Mills and for the past ten years Lorraine had lived with her daughter Lois in Marstons Mills.   Lorraine will be remembered for her outgoing personality, devotion to family, faithfulness to her church and the love she had for her family.

        Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Sheehan.  She was the loving mother of Paul R. Sheehan & his wife Susan of Burlington, Lois E. Sheehan of Marstons Mills, William R. Sheehan & his wife Nancy of Peabody and David R. Sheehan & his wife Anita of Burlington.  The sister of the late William McCool, Jr.  Lorraine is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington on Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m.  Burial to follow in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials in Lorraine’s name may be made to People Helping People, PO Box 343, Burlington MA 01803 or VNA of  Cape Cod-Hospice, 434 Route 134, Suite D3, South Dennis, MA 02660   Arrangements under the direction of the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, BURLINGTON