It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Frances Mann (nee Sullivan) of Oakville, Ontario on January 19, 2023 at the age of 79. Sheila is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Ken Mann, who cared for her with immense kindness, gentleness and dignity during her last years.
Sheila was born on the Gaspé Peninsula in the lovely town of Shigawake. She was the second eldest of four children to parents George and Mildred Sullivan. She moved to Montreal in the early 1960s where she met her husband to be Ken while working at Scotiabank. They eventually moved to Kirkland and Beaconsfield, Quebec and then Oakville, Ontario in the early 1990s. Every year they returned to the Gaspé for extended stays in their house by the Bay to be with family and their many beloved life-long friends.
Sheila had a generous heart and was renowned for being a fabulous baker. In fact, her banana bread was deemed the best by anyone that sampled it. Each loaf was baked with a delicious crunchy sunken top that was wrapped to perfection. The “silver brick” was eagerly received when gifted.
Sheila was the proudest of mums and leaves behind to mourn her daughters Tanya (Chris) and Lori (Blake), grandchildren Mackenzie and Kaitlin, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be dearly missed by her best friend and sister Sarah (Ken) whom she spoke to every day, her predeceased sister Veryl (Tom) and recently deceased brother Bill (Marcelle).
A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shigawake this summer for family and close friends to pay their respects. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Association or St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery Fund. Online condolences available at www.marlattfhdundas.com.
