Marilyn Sheehan, 72 of Batavia, NY. Died May 30, 2011 at her home. Born October 29, 1938 in Rochester New York to the late Wilber (Lillian Sage) Watson. Mrs. Sheehan was retired from Angelica Laundry in Batavia. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She leaves behind her favorite dog Teddy, cat Midnight and a cockatiel. She will be remembered, honored and missed by her companion Denny, family, friends and church members who loved her like family. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, family research and Indian Pow Wow’s. She was preceded in death by her husband John Sheehan, sister Kathleen Watson, brothers Levi, Robert, Raymond, Bernard, Gordon, and Floyd Patnode and William Watson.
She is survived by her companion Denny Rhodes of Batavia, brothers Edward “Teddy” Patnode of Newark, Burton Patnode of Palmyra and sister Jean Desmith of Texas. Also nieces and nephews Ginnie Lane of North Chili, Jessica Lane of Livonia, William Watson Jr. of Livonia, Charlene Pascuzzi of Albion and James Watson of Rochester.
There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will take place on Saturday June 4, 2011 at 2 PM in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 601 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Church. For more information or to sign her online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
