Obituary: Joan Castelot Sheehan, 92, of Branford

Information via W S Clancy Branford Funeral Home

Joan Castelot Sheehan passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born on March 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John Castelot and Susan Whaley of Bridgeport, CT.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Franc, of 62 years, Her brothers, Rev. John J. Castelot of Plymouth, Michigan, Robert and William, both of New Hampshire , and her sister, Irene Leone, of Bridgeport.She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Lucarelle of Trumbull, CT and Rita Castelot of Branford, CT.

She leaves several nieces and nephews and 12 grand nieces and nephews.Joan worked in the Admissions office of Boston University before retiring to Vero Beach in FL. After her husband's death, Joan moved to Branford, CT.

Joan's faith and her family were her most prized possessions. The family would like to thank all those who have given her so much love and special care, especially BH3 at Branford Hills Health Care, as well as Hospice, and St. Mary Church Friendly Visitors.

Friends are invited to a memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday March 4, at 10:30 am, in St. Mary Church, Branford.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Church Capital Improvement Fund, 731 Main St. Branford, CT 06405