Sheehan, Winifred “Wynne”

ALBANY - Winifred “Wynne” (Carlin) Sheehan, 102, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.

Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Winifred (Holland) Carlin. Wynne worked for Albany County Department of Social Services. She was an active communicant of All Saints Catholic Church (former St. Margaret Mary’s) and was a member of the Granny Squares. In recent years, she was involved in many activities at the Beltrone Living Center where she resided, until recently.

She was wife of the late, Edward M. Sheehan, Sr.; mother of Mary (late Edward) O’Connell, Thomas (late Mary) Sheehan, Daniel (Tara) Sheehan and the late Edward M. Sheehan, Jr. and Peter Sheehan; mother in law of: Ramona and Laurel Sheehan; sister of the late Lillian Maguire and Jack Carlin; grandmother of Erin Zaldastani, Edward M. Sheehan, III, Megan Kristiansen, Sean, Seanan Herrick, Brendan O’Connell, Peter A., Matthew, James and Daniel Sheehan; also survived by 8 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Due to the current health restrictions regarding the coronavirus, funeral services will be held privately. A celebration of Wynne’s life will take place at a later date.

Burial will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.