November 23, 1960 ~ February 10, 2021
After a year of fighting cancer, early on a frosty Wednesday morning at Pinawa Hospital we had to let our beautiful mother, partner and friend put on her wings to be with her son once again.
Sheilagh was predeceased by her father Martin, son Scott, cousins Cheryl and Ruth, Uncle Ronald and sister-in-law Tish. Left behind in mourning are partner Lee, daughter Jennifer (Jeff, Peter, Earl), Mother Helen, sister Sherry (Jeff, Tuki), brother Michael (Chris), nieces Anna and Aleesha, nephews Steven & Caleb, ex-husband Fred, and many other members of our “village”.
Sheilagh grew up on the family farm on the Pinawa Channel, eldest of three children of Helen and Martin Wade. Sheilagh graduated high school in Lac du Bonnet and moved on to start her working career in Winnipeg for Autopac.
It was on the Dewline in NWT where Sheilagh would meet her to be husband, Fred Williams, who would be the father of her two children, Jennifer Lynn and Scott Andrew. Although their marriage was not to last, the two carried on as great friends and raised the children as a team.
As a young woman Sheilagh enjoyed community activities like playing baseball and curling. She was creative in more ways than many people can even imagine. It put a smile on her face to sew young girls figure skating dresses and costumes in Lac du Bonnet, help her sister Sheri with decorating, making her own Christmas décor, and so, so much more.
Sheilagh worked the majority of her career at Manitoba Hydro, first starting with the transmission crew in LDB which then transitioned to a position in Pointe du Bois as an operator. Sheilagh was truly knowledgeable in her career, and it has been said what an amazing trainer she was because of the knowledge she was constantly craving.
When preparing for retirement Sheilagh opened an upholstery business to pursue her love of sewing into retirement, this business was named after her most treasured thing, her children. Jett Auto Tailor was her passion, and unfortunately it closed with her diagnosis of Cancer before retirement from MB Hydro.
It was complete devastation for Sheilagh when just 3 years before her own passing, cancer took away her youngest child Scott at the age of only 24.
Sheilagh enjoyed traveling with Lee throughout the USA and into Mexico. The two shared a love of classic cars and the Winnipeg Jets. Together the two built a beautiful home along with a stunning collection of flower beds throughout the yard which truly was her pride, gleaming a smile from ear to ear when anyone would come over to see her work or get tips for their own gardens.
Generosity was a core value of our beloved Sheilagh. It made her genuinely happy to help a struggling single mom with groceries, spoiling her favourite neighborhood girls with candy, sending flowers to friends just because or putting 20’s into the salvation army Christmas bin when she probably needed it herself. She just wanted the best for everyone.
In the year before her passing Sheilagh was able to enjoy time with her family, see her daughter married, and listen to the news of Mackenzie and Nicole’s growing baby. Anything to do with family made her heart so full. She spent hours working in her gardens, growing perennial Hosta’s for us to enjoy for years and years to come. Although it broke her heart not to be able to travel to Hobby Lobby one last time, luckily, she shopped her little heart out online in compensation. Sheilagh’s heart was gold and rubbed it off on all who loved up to her.
Sheilagh is going to be missed so terribly by all who knew her. Every time a flower blooms or a seed is sprouting know that she is there with us, over our shoulders and smiling brightly, because finally, her son is back in her arms.
Thank you so very much to the Pinawa Hospital staff who are truly angels on earth. The ladies and gentlemen on the floor never get enough credit, and for them we are eternally grateful.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Lac du Bonnet Foundation in Sheilagh’s name, as a community minded person she loved watching Lac du Bonnet blossom. A celebration of life for Sheilagh will be held summer 2021, family can be contacted for details in the coming months.
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Sally Charlie Hirst
There is never a good time to lose a parent to a disease so senslise your mothers time on earth was to be taken by god he surely needed her more that does not make it easier for loved ones left behind time will pass and pain will fade (( but your devotion to her thro her last days and memories will keep her with you at all times )) and if your sitting quietly and feel a breeze you I’ll know she’s watching you may your pain at this time so fresh be lessened as mom flys to her new home with angels guiding her bless you and family by gods ways truly sad days in your life your mom was truly a lovely downtown earth woman
Dagmar Zechel
Helen and all of Sheilagh’s loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss – I wish you all my heartfelt sympathy and hope you all find the strength to help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Dagmar Zechel
Joanna & Harold LaForte
She really was a ray of sunshine whenever we saw her. Our sincerest condolences to Helen, Sherry and Michael along with their families. May she Rest In Peace.
Brenda
Our sincere condolences to all her friends and family. She was truly a wonderful and kind person. It makes me very sad. Rest in peace Sheilagh, Brenda Blom and Alvin Fudge
Karen
I’m so sorry for your loss! My condolences to you and your family. Losing a daughter, mother, sister, Aunt and friend is never easy. May knowing she is at rest and free of pain help in your grieving loss. I know it’s not easy but in time you’ll smile when you think of all the memories you shared. I feel your sorrow and understand what you’re going through.
Connie dancyt
She was a ray of sunshine, always a smile
Never showing her pain or discomfort,
A friend to all who knew her!
We’ll treasure the years of friendship we shared
Even when life takes you in different paths.
Our deepest condolences to Jennifer, Helen, lee,
Sherry, Michael & all the family
Sincerely,
Connie & Curtis
Marthe Lussier
Beautiful soul, beautiful smile, beautiful person. She will be remembered, she will be missed.
Donnie & Norma Hladki
Sincere condolences to all of you. Sheilagh was a wonderful, bubbly person with a smile for everyone she met. Heaven will be an even better place with her in it. Thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. Be strong and hold all the good memories close to your heart.
Donnie & Norma Hladki
Cathy Urban
We lost a True Angel and Loving Person .Condolences to the Family. She will never be forgotten.
John&Diane Sauer
Condolences to you and your families, Sheilagh was indeed a wonderful person and will be missed dearly
Lorne and Patsy
Helen, Sherri, Jeff, Michael, Jen, Lee and Families (aunties nieces and nephews)
Sheilagh was a truly genuine gem of a lady. She will be
sadly missed by us and all that knew her. Our deepest condolences,
to you all. Losing a loved one is the hardest part of anyone’s life, but
their memories will stay with us forever.
Love from Lorne and Patsy
Lois & Fred Byron
Sheilagh was truly a happy person, in time those are the memories you will cherish
Our deepest condolences to Jennifer, Helen, lee,
Sherry, Michael & all the family
Sheri Hirst
Memories of Sheilagh and many and leave us all with some laughs and smiles at what a down to earth, loving, genuine woman she was. No words will make things easier, just know that she was loved by many and sure made a difference in this world. Sending much love and hugs to all of you. Rest In Peace my dear friend I know the flower beds in heaven will be incredible and the Bud Light plentiful
Caroline
A friendship that few get a chance to have. We didn’t have to see or talk for months, even years but could pick up the phone or show up as if not a minute was missed between our last time together. My heart hurts so much for you Jen, Fred, Helen, Sherry and Jeff, Mike, Lee and all of Sheilaghs’ family and friends. May we all hold her memory close and smile knowing that her and Scotty are back together and smiling
Julie & Mike Veilleux
Our hearts are heavy for all of you during this time and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of God surround you all as you comfort each other. It feels like we knew Sheilagh forever. She and Sherry lived next door to us briefly decades ago and we were always greeted by her big smile and twinkling eyes when we met up with her over the years. Indeed our community has lost a ray of sunshine. Our sincerest sympathies to all her family and extended family.
Gail Oleksuk
Jennifer I am so so sorry for your great loss, I know the pain and my heart is breaking for you. I met your mom a couple times however I did hear many wonderful stories about her. You have lots of loving people around you Jen, don’t hesitate to reach out to them in your darkest days. The beautiful memories you hold in your heart will bring tears and smiles of the fun times you had with her. God be with you Jen. Love Gail
Connie Bruneau
Mrs. Wade was my grade three teacher and the Wade farm was just down the road from my Grandmas. I have very fond memories of the family from when I was growing up in Lac du Bonnet. When I moved back five years ago Sheilagh recognized me the first time she saw me. She was a lovely person and I’d like to send my sincerest sympathies to all the family.
Beryl
Sincere condolences to her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
BARB AND PAUL SEIFRIED
IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE OF MINE, WHEN I WOULD VISIT LAC DU BONNET, AND SHEILAGH
WOULD COME BY SHERRY AND JEFF’S PLACE FOR A VISIT.
SHE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A HAPPY, UPBEAT, POSITIVE GIRL. A REAL PLEASURE TO KEEP COMPANY WITH.
YOU THINK YOU KNOW SOMEONE, UNTIL YOU READ JENNIFER’S POST, AND SEE JUST HOW AWESOME SHE REALLY WAS.
HOW MUCH SHE ACCOMPLISHED IN HER SHORT YEARS. THE JOBS SHE HAD. THE LIVES SHE SHAPED.
THE PEOPLE SHE LOVED, AND THOSE WHO TRULY LOVED HER.
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO JENNIFER,
AND YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY.
ALTHOUGH SHEILAGH WAS TAKEN FROM THIS WORLD WAY TOO SOON, HER PAIN IS OVER,
AND SHE IS NOW WITH SCOTT, HER DAD AND ALL THOSE, WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE HER.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Gwen Veilleux
Sheighlah is remembered as always having a smile on her face and so cheerful, even through her tough times. She was a hard worker and always giving her best whether at work or on the the baseball field. She will be missed. Condolences to Sheighlah’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Cliff and Gwen
Colleen Knoll
My deepest condolences to Lee and Family. The Sun will shine brightly for her ❤️
Dale & Gig
Our deepest sympathy to Lee and Sheilagh’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Dale and Gig
Sherry
So sorry for your lose Jen , of your mom and our condolences to all of Sheighlal family.
I too also lost my mom at a young age and find it hard but she is with her grandson Daniel
Let’s pray they are happy , healthy and we will see them again
Hugs are always available here
Joel Gilkey
I’m so sorry to read about the loss of Sheilagh. I first met Sheilagh at the Dewline office in Winnipeg 1982. She treated me like a brother. Later we worked together at the Fox Main site. She was always full of life and would help you with anything you needed help with.