Sheila Mary Sears (nee Lawlor)
June 23, 1939 to May 24, 2025
Obituary
For those unable to attend the service for the
Late Sheila on Saturday, May 30th, at 12 noon
may view it by clicking: HERE
Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, on Saturday May 24th, 2025, Sheila Sears age 85 years.
Beloved wife of Donald Sears predeceased. Also predeceased by her parents, Peter and Margaret (Parrell) Lawlor; mother and father-in-law, Catherine and Leo Sears Sr.; brothers-in-law: Leo Sears Jr. (Beatrice), Bennet Sears, Virden Sears, and Allister Sears; sisters-in-law Narie Porter and Jane Sears.
Loving mother to Robert Sears (Gina) and Donna Gallant (Marc); cherished grandmother of Breton and Eden. Sheila will be greatly missed by her sisters: Rose Murphy (Nelson) and Agnes Lawlor; brother Peter Lawlor (Jos); sister-in-law Donna Lawlor (Jerome – deceased); brothers-in-law: Melvin Sears (Janet), Malcolm Sears (Francise) and Don Porter; also missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Donna Lawlor, Stephan and Kathy Sears, Trina and Dwight Doman, to the staff of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, the staff at Kingsway Living and to the staff at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital for showing our mom so much care and compassion.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday May 30th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service to take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in the Non-Denominational Cemetery, Paradise.
Flowers gratefully accepted.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on May 30, 2025
7-9 p.m. on May 30, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
12:00pm, Saturday May 31st
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Non-Denominational Cemetery, Paradise Rd.
My deepest condolences to the family of Sheila Sears (Lawlor) a beautiful friendly lady who ii remember from my childhood. May you rest in peace Shelia.
Sending my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. A beautiful lady and a wonderful friend ..Cherish all your memories of your Mom. She is now at peace no more suffering . Fly high with the angels My Friend
Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Leo and Tanya Sears
Dear Donna,
Our sincere condolences. We’re thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending love and strength your way.
Love Robert, Sonia, Erika, Zoe
Dear Robert, Donna & families, our deepest sympathy to you all. Aunt Sheila was a close part of our family since her & Uncle Don married. Mom kept in touch after they moved up here and we know your Mom missed them terribly. It’s hard to lose your parents, but cherish the good memories you have. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Take care.
Love Uncle Melvin, Melba & Marshall ❤️
Donna and Robert I am so sorry for your loss, My sons and i have know her for 30 years and she was a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace i will miss her
Robert and Donna im sorry for your loss
Robert and Donna I am very saddened that your mom has passed, she was not only my sister in law ,also a great friend and co worker with me for years , I missed her chats and memories we had over the years, RIP Sheila .🙏
so sorry for your loss your mom will always hold a
speciol place in our hearts
Kathy and Stephen Sears
To Donna and Robert, so sorry for your loss. your mom was a very nice person. May she rest in peace .
Condolences to Sheiila’s family and friends, RIP Sheila.
Robert ,Donna and families
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
Cherish your memories
Donna, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I just recently found out today and I can’t believe it. God love her. She was such a lovely little lady.. always so nice and kind… Thinking of you and your brother at this sad and difficult time . Hugs
Lorena and John Rockwood
We’re so sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing we have so many fond memories that we’ll cherish. Our deepest condolences to all her family & friends at this difficult time.
Robert, Donna & Families,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Sheila’s passing. Many good memories of years of living across the road and babysitting you guys! How close your memories of your mom! Condolences to all! Love Val
donna robert and the sears and lawlor family so sorry to hear about aunt sheila may god bless you all fly with the angels aunt sheila
Robert, Donna and families, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweetheart and always a smile on her face. Thinking of you all in the days ahead and wishing your strength and comfort. We have lots of good memories of your mom and dad.