Sheila A. (Mitchell) Washburn, 75, of New Bedford died Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was married for 53 years to the love of her life, George S. "Scott" Washburn.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Sylvester and Kathleen (O'Brien) Mitchell, she lived in New Bedford and Acushnet all of her life.
Sheila was formerly employed at Savoy Convalescent Home as a licensed practical nurse for more than 30 years until her retirement.
Sheila was active in her faith community having served as a Eucharistic minister, lector, parish council member, and member of the ladies guild. She was devoted to the Blessed Mother and prayed her rosary daily. She was extremely proud of her Irish heritage. She was always the life of the party, and was happiest surrounded by friends and family, especially her Friday morning breakfasts with the ladies at Cyd's.
Survivors include her husband, Scott; three children, Michael S. Washburn and his wife Anna of New Bedford, Rev. Thomas S. Washburn, O.F.M., Pastor of St. Margaret's Parish, Buzzards Bay, and Mary-Beth Baty and her husband Boy of Schulenberg, TX; her siblings, Sr. Maureen Mitchell, R.S.M., of Cumberland, RI, David Mitchell of Laie, Hawaii, Daniel Mitchell of Erie, PA, and Timothy Mitchell of New Bedford; four grandchildren, Cadie Washburn, Damien Gifford, Samantha Paiva, and Makayla Paiva; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Mitchell.
Her Funeral will be held on Monday, July 16th at 10 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church at 11 AM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, July 15th from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community, 15 Highland View Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864. For directions and online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.