Sheila Mary (née Keough) Sullivan

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and sister, Sheila Mary Sullivan (née Keough), on August 27, 2025, at the age of 78.

Sheila is predeceased by her husband Gerard; her stillborn son Scott; parents Aiden and Philomena Keough; parents-in-law Aiden and Maude Sullivan; sisters Dorothy Hynes and twin sister Marie, Anne Marie Condon and infant twin siblings Patricia and Adrian; brothers-in-law Terry Condon, Raymond Sullivan, and Craig Sullivan; and sister-in-law Trixie Sullivan.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter Jackie; sons Barry (Tomi) and Brian (Barb); and her three precious grandchildren, Jack, Grace, and Aiden, whom she loved with all her heart. Also left to mourn are her sisters Michelle Sullivan (Jimmy) and Carol Sullivan; brother Kevin Keough (Lois); brother-in-law Loyola Hynes; special nephew Paul; Jack and Grace’s dad, Glen; and a close circle of friends.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Quality Home Care Service for the exceptional care provided to Mom and to Lanes Retirement Living for the kindness shown to Mom during her stay. Heartfelt gratitude is also extended to the doctors and nursing staff at the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department and 4 South B for the care provided to Mom during her short stay. Special thanks to Dr. Rod McCarthy for the incredible kindness shown to Mom over the years—your compassion will never be forgotten.

Mom was an inspiration to us all in how she lived her life. We will always remember her for her unwavering strength, her quick wit that always kept us laughing, her determination and perseverance, her steadfast devotion to family, her love of music, her kindness and generosity toward so many, and her deep love of Calvert.

Visitation will be held at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Calvert, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ferryland.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Calvert Hall Committee or Easter Seals.

"Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. So loved, so missed, so very dear."

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