Nora Longmore Sheahan

Nora Longmore Sheahan, 89, died peacefully December 7, 2014. She was ready to meet her husband Ray on the anniversary of their first date. She was born on November 9, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to Dewey and Sivilla (Gobel) Longmore. She was premature and when they brought her home she slept first in a shoe box, then a dresser drawer. Nora graduated from Central Catholic High School, being the first female senior class president. She earned her BA of education from Mary Manse College in 1964. She married her husband Ray and began her family, raising 3 wonderful children. Nora taught General Science at Central Catholic High School for 23 years, and was the Dean of Girls for 10 years. She was a tough teacher and could take down a football player or anyone else who stepped out of line. Nora was a well respected part of the staff and was always willing to take on more responsibility where needed. She loved her family more than anything else. Known as Grandma Shorty to everyone, she was proud to say she a “T.O. B.” to the end. Nora’s cottage home at Posey Lake, Michigan was always a favorite place for kids and grandkids, great- grandkids, friends and neighbors to gather. She adored preparing her home on the lake for the weekend influx riding her Wheel Horse on the 4 acres behind the cottage. She is survived by her children Raymond III (Cynthia), Kathleen (Lawrence) Lagger, Patrick (Susie); her grandchildren Randy (Heather), Rhonda Sheahan, Kerry (Dean) Horrigan, Michael (Crystal) Lagger, Kelly (Michael) Nichter, Kristy Lagger (Michael Niese), Brady (Melissa) Sheahan; and 11 great grandchildren. Her brother John (Nancy) Longmore and sisters Mary Miller and Gerry Johnson also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray and her brother Jim (Patsy) Longmore. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, and her Posey Lake neighbors and friends. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 2-8 with a scripture service at 7 p.m. The funeral services will begin in the mortuary on Friday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a mass at 11 a.m. at the Historic Church of St. Patrick. Burial will be at Resurrection cemetery. Memorial donations in Nora’s memory can be given to Central Catholic High School. Please view and sign our guest registry at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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Nora Longmore Sheahan

November 9, 1925 - December 7, 2014