Rita Marie Sheehan, 96, died peacefully on March 23, 2021 with her loving daughters at her side. Born in River Rouge, Michigan to Jerry and Edna (Laginess) Gagneau, she was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Patrick Sheehan. She was the cherished mother of Janet (Frank) Sheehan-Quinn, Danita (Dennis) Sheehan-Weir, Patricia (Jack Sheehan-Armstrong (both deceased), Nancy (Jim Sheehan-McCulloch) as well as loving "Mimi" to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rita will be missed and remembered as a devout Catholic, a kind, patient, strong, and adventurous soul that found joy in learning, traveling, and caring for her family. Here fondest memories include winning the Latin medal in high school, her husband’s return from World War II as an Army Air Force fighter pilot stationed in Japan, and summers at Mullet Lake with family and friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Colette Catholic Church in Livonia at 11:30 a.m. on April 10, 2021 with visitation at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital - 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 (www.stjude.org).
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