Obituaries

Charles F. Sheehan, 80, Insurance Agency Owner

His calling hours are Wednesday and his funeral is Thursday from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home in Riverside.

Charles F. Sheehan, of Barrington, died unexpectedly on Sept. 21, 2013. He was 80.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Jane (Guild) Sheehan for 58 years. Born in Norwood, Mass., a son of the late Joseph A. and Anna (Murphy) Sheehan, he lived in Barrington for 50 years. 

Sheehan was the owner of the Knibb, Sheehan, Hartley & Co. Insurance Agency. He was a graduate of East Providence High School Class of 1951 and the University of Rhode Island Class of 1955. 

Sheehan was a member of the Rhode Island Country Club. He was an Army veteran.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter; Beth Ann Fuller and her husband Thomas of Mansfield, Mass., a son; Charles Francis Jr. of Barrington and two grandchildren; Duncan and Ryan Fuller. 

His funeral will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, at 8:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke's Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 10 am. Burial will follow in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Road, Barrington. 

Calling hours are Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in his memory to Fight For Sight, 381 Park Avenue, Suite 809, New York, NY, 10016 would be deeply appreciated.

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