Sheila Marie Donahue 78, of West Hartford, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Signild (Freeman) Donahue and was a lifelong resident of West Hartford.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed by United Technologies for many years.

Sheila was an active member and communicant of St. Brigid Church, West Hartford where she served as president of the Ladies Guild and was editor of their newsletter.  She was always first to help and volunteer and did so much for so many.  Sheila was instrumental in the selling of pavers for Mary’s Garden; she contributed to Caring Hearts; decorated the Church for Christmas and Easter, headed the Bereavement Committee for Ladies Guild and was a member of the Church choir.  Sheila was the proud recipient of the St. Joseph Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation given by the Archbishop of Hartford.

Sheila was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling and loved traveling with friends to many destinations.  She was also an active volunteer with the Elmwood Senior Center.  Anyone could find her Friday nights at The Fernwood Restaurant.

She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, John F. and Sharon Donahue of Avon and Stephen and Lucy A. Donahue of East Hartford; nieces and nephews, John Donahue, Terri Wallace, Carrie D. Lipuma and Mark Donahue; seven great-nephews, Jack, Teddy, Jake, Owen, Drew, Jude and Oliver; a great-niece, Lydia and many dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am on Friday, (May 27), at St. Brigid Church, 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford.  Calling hours are prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford.   Burial will be private.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Brigid Church.  Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com