It is with great sadness, Lore’s family announces her passing on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the age of 85. She was most proud of her titles as a Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother and Great Grand-Mother! She was the heart and soul of the Sheedy Clan.
Lore was born on May 9, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA. She grew up primarily in Dubois, PA and later attended Trinity College in Washington, D.C., where she majored in Sociology. After graduation (1955), she traveled with seven of her friends – affectionately called the “Crazy 8’s”. After her traveling adventures, she moved to Pittsburgh and worked at Hornes Department Store and taught 3rd and 4th grades at Ursuline Academy. In 1957, she married the love of her life, John M. Sheedy, Jr., whom she previously met while a Junior at Trinity. If you are doing the math, that’s 61 years of marriage!
John and Lore eventually moved to Phoenix where they had six children, John III (deceased), Mary Linda (Robin), Michael (Jan), Kelly (William), Karen and Christopher (Cari). They raised their children in what was affectionately known as the “Catholic Ghetto,” which was within walking distance of the church, grade school, and high schools, and remained there for almost 55 years.
Lore tirelessly volunteered for numerous activities – School Boards, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, delivering food and clothing to the poor and less fortunate of South Phoenix, joining the nurse auxiliary, Casa Linda home for unwed Mothers preparing for adoption and the American Cancer Society, to name a few.
Lore will be forever remembered by her Husband and best friend John, her cherished children mentioned previously, her sister Linda (Pat), brother William (deceased) (Patricia), her precious grandchildren, John IV (Deanna), Ben (Erin), Liz (David), Tommy, Kate (Andrew), Maggie (Theo), Mary Maeve, Alexandra, Beau (Eleanor), Taryn, Jake, Jack, Matthew (deceased), Charlie, Will, Joe, Max and Tony and great grandchildren, Madeleine, Reagan, Ruthie and one more on the way, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
A Funeral Service in memory of Lore will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, with a reception to follow immediately in the Hall next door.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in her name (Lore Carlisle Sheedy) to “Neurofibromatosis Network,” www.nfnetwork.org or “The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation” www.umdf.org.
Judy Schumacher
It is with great sadness that I’m writing this. I was so look forward to seeing Lori this week as I’m visiting Scottsdale with my daughter. Lori was my dear dear friend. She and I met at Trinity and stayed close since. She was the most thoughtful, kind woman who would do anything for anyone. Her first priority was ALWAYS John and her family.
I am certainly a better person for having known her!
I will miss our monthly chats – she’ was the kind of person who put everyone else’s needs before her own.
May you Rest In Peace Dear Lori, until we are reunited in eternity. You will never be far from my thoughts. My prayers now are for those you left behind. May they find comfort in knowing the truth of the Resurrection. All My Love, Judy
Sue Bauer
Dear Sheedy family, I just read in the DuBois Couier Express of your mom’s passing. My mom, Ruth Hockman was a nanny for theCarlisle family when they were growing up. I remember visiting your mom with my mom at her home on a trip to see some of our family in Phoenix. She was such a warm and gracious host. My mom thought highly of her and the entire family. My mom has been gone ten years now. Reading your mom’s obituary takes me back to that wonderful visit and how happy they were to see each other. Please accept my sincere sympathy. The memory warms my heart!
Sincerely,
Sue (Hockman) Bauer