Sheila Ann McCarthy

1939 – 2022

West Springfield- Sheila Ann McCarthy, 82, of Morton Street died peacefully Wednesday morning.  Sheila was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield her entire life.  She was educated in West Springfield Schools and graduated from Greenfield Community College.  Sheila joined the Sisters of Providence and served as a nun before joining the Nursing Program at Mercy Hospital. She was a registered nurse for over 40 years at Mercy and retired from the Eye Surgery Department.  Serving at the Mercy was one of Sheila's most proud accomplishments. She carried her time with Sisters of Providence with her through life, and she was a steward of faith within her family. Sheila loved to travel, especially to the Cape. She loved spending time at the beach with her family and adding to her collection of Cuffy's sweatshirts. Always an avid sports fan, she loved watching the Red Sox and all New England Sports teams. Most of all, Sheila loved hosting holiday gatherings with her family in her West Springfield home. Many Thanksgivings, Christmases, and Easters were spent in her home. She leaves her niece Sheila Hanlon; nephews Thomas Dillon and his wife Sue; Jay Dillon and his wife Ann; and her great nieces and nephews; Molly, Maegan, Margaret, Edward Jr., Katie, Joe, Brooke, Sydney, Tom, Luke, and Matt. Sheila also leaves her beloved dog, Murphy. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Mary (McCarthy) Dillon, brother-in law Thomas A. Dillon, a niece Mary Sikoski-Dillon, and her best friend of 40 years Delores Kestyn. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Thursday, Sept. 1 ^st at 9:00am with Liturgy in St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31 ^st from 4:00 – 6:00pm.  For more information or online condolences please visit curranjones.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Providence.