Sheila Fayne Labossiere
October 31, 1944 - April 1, 2007
Obituary
Sheila Fayne Schofield LaBossiere was born October 31, 1944 in Framingham, Massachusetts to Cecil and Gladys Horton Schofield. Sheila died April 1, 2007 at her home in Browns Point, Washington.
Preceded in death by her parents, her sister Jeannette Piers and her brother Gerald Schofield, she is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gerard A. LaBossiere; sister Marjorie Madsen, Lonoke, Arkansas; nieces Diana Allen, Linda Abbott, Deborah Smith; nephews Jerry Schofield, Larry Piers, Bob Stone, and Michael Stone. Sheila also leaves a huge extended family of friends, former patients and co-workers – all who will miss her caring, her warmth, and her quick wit.
After graduating from Hopkinton High 1962 and Framingham Union Hospital 1966 in Massachusetts, Sheila was a RN for 40 years both on the East Coast and here at Cabrini, Riverton, West Seattle and Highline hospitals. She finished her career with Planned Parenthood of Washington.
A viewing will be held Saturday, 04/07/07 at 1:00 pm. Memorial services will be Saturday, at 3:00 pm at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. Memorials may be sent in Sheila LaBossiere’s name to: Browns Point/Dash Point Volunteer Fire Dept. #13, 4815 Wa-Tau-Ga Ave. NE, Browns Point, WA 98422 and Tacoma Pierce County Humane Society, 2608 Center St., Tacoma, WA 98409.
Please accept my sincere condolances in the passing of Sheila. I went through school with her, graduating from Hopkinton High School in 62. I can remember Sheila coming all the way across country for our last class reunion. She was/is an awesome person. She will be missed. Janice
Sheila,”Soosta” From the first time I met you in West Seattle General to the end I appreciated your quick wit and your love of a joke! We had so many good times and laughs together. Tears also but that is the way of friendship. There is so much I could write, but what is important is that you were loved by so many. You made a courageous decision and left us with a sense of peace. We will miss you but you will always be in our hearts. Love Joan “Gooney”
One of my fondest memories was when me, Sheila, Ryan and Laura were making a home movie. It was hard making the movie because we couldn’t stop laughing long enough to make it.We laughed for hours . I also recall going over to Sheila and Henry’s house for cook outs and their dog Reggie bighting the water coming out of the hose. We could not stop laughing. We had some good times. My heart is really sad. More for Henry because I know to well the pain from losing someone you love so dear. We will miss you Sheila and our love goes out to Henry. Till we see you on the other side keep them laughing. Your old friend Dona
No one could make a person smile any better than Sheila….the memories of the DKH ER and all those ER Christmas Skits…..no one could portray Lizbeth as well as our Shiela….what fun..also a great nurse and a wonderful friend who I will always remember and remember with a smile….my sympathy to the family especially to you Grub….love ya Jan
sending condolences..her legacy stays on…lea and mike therrien
Henry,
We will miss Sheila very much , the two of you are like our family. We loved her very much our world will be much sadder without her in it .
Sheila,
Your friendship was a special gift that I will always keep close to my heart. I love you….Carol
Dear Gerry,
We are extremely saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. I have never had such a heart wrenching telephone conversation as I did with you in February of 2006 when I was in Seattle. We wish you our sincerest sympathy and hope that you will find the strength to look back at all the great memories you and Sheila shared.
We understand that there will be a Memorial Service on Saturday April 14th but will be out of Town for the weekend. Again our deepest sympathy to you Gerry and your family.
Sincerely,
Jerry and Sue Beausoleil
Dear Henry, I am at my daughter’s in the Channel Islands, UK and was so sad to learn in the Bulletin on line about Sheila. I worked with her at Day Kimball and remember her as so nice and so much fun. My deepest sympathy to you for your loss.
Sincerely,
Nancy Dougherty
Our life long friend will be remembered in our minds and hearts forevcer.
It’s been many years and many memories. It seems like yesterday I was in your wedding party. The fun we had trying get you & Sheila settled in that little house in Mechanicsville!! How DID we ever get the bedroom set up to the 2nd floor??!! We will be at the Memorial service – see you then.
Gerry & Sandy…
Hank,
Truly sorry for your loss. I know how much joy you guys shared.
If you have time when you’re in town please give me a call.
It would be good to see you again. Take care.
John
SHEILA WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. WE WILL ALL MISS HER.
Sheila, we hardly knew ye to paraphrase a tribute to JFK. 62 is way too young to go, but boy did she pack a ton of living and loving in those years. We have known each other since grade school all the way through nursing school. We have shared so much laughter, fun and some tears over the years. We got into some hysterical scrapes, got out of all of them and always recalled some of them whenever we talked. Sheila is one in a million and made a very positive impact on the entire world. Everyone mostly she met became a friend and she showed such an interest in all. She had an amazing sense of humor to the end. When I last spoke to her, 9 days before she died, she was looking forward to some pistaschio ice cream that Henry had found and was going to top it with hot fudge sauce–her comment was, “Death by chocolate will not be bad.” She had the love of all who met her, but Henry was the love of her life. I am hoping that all the wonderful memories will sustain him in the upcoming days and years. She loved and appreciated him always–her little Frenchie! A quote from a poem I loved that applies to Sheila.
“More precious was the light in your eyes than all the roses in the world.”
Happy trails, dear friend–I will never forget you, and will always be a better person for having known you.
Carol
Shelia, SLAB, The Queen of the Quinabaug- Such a wonderful caring person, with a big smile, talent of many sorts, and a wonderful dry humor.
She and Andy are likely “yukking it up” right now from afar.
EK
Had a great time in
vegas, and she will be missed.Love Linda and Larry.
What a wonderful woman! I feel so thankful that last August we were able to get together. It was a wonderful 40th year reunion for 5 Framingham Union Hospital nurses, we truly enjoyed ourselves. Sheila put a smile on all our faces including her own. I will forever treasure the memories.
Henry,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories of her from our days at Hopkinton High class of ‘62, while she was in nursing school and many years after that. Each time we would talk, it was as if we had just been together the day before. Whenever I think of her it brings a smile to my face and I can’t help but laugh out loud…..we had so many laughs together. Oh how beautiful she looked and how happy she was on your wedding day. I still laugh over the joke she played on you with the garter at your wedding!! You never knew what to expect from her!
I pray that all the wonderful and happy memories you have of Sheila will comfort you and in time replace the heartache.
Sheila, I pray that God will cradle you in His loving arms and when we meet we can laugh together again…. You are missed!!!!!
Love,
Stef
Dear Sheila,
So many great memories that we shared. It saddens me that we won’t be able to create more together. You were such a positive person, which made everyone around you so much happier. I know that one day we will see you again, until then I will say, good bye! Love, Michael
To My Dearest Sister & Her Lifetime Friend, Henry.When I got your heartbreaking call on March 22, we laughed, we cried and we said our goodbye’s. Well, I got to thinking about that. You do not say goodbye to a sister, you say “See you later.” And I know in my heart as you did in yours, that we will meet again. Right now the family chain is still broken, but when I join you it will once again be connected. And you will be with your beloved Henry once again. We began our real relation later in our lives, as I married and left home at 18. You were only 11 or 12 at that time, and If I remember correctly very anxious to claim my empty bedroom as your very own. When you came to visit me and Jerry in Seattle, and then moved out there yourself is when our true relationship began. Oh, how you loved Seattle. And Seattle loved you. I have to many great, funny, wonderful stories to put down here, but believe me, I can remember every one of them. And thanks for being the chaperone all those Saturday nights. I truly admire the courage and wisdom it took to make the choice you and Henry made as to how and when you would leave this earth. You got the chance to make a choice that most of us will never get to make. And I commend you both. Thank you Henry, for the love, devotion, and the tender loving care you gave my “little sister.” My heart goes out to you and I know there will be some tough days ahead for you, but just remember, she was devoted to you. You were her life and her most precious best friend. Say hi to all the “Gang”, sis. Until we meet again you will forever be my little sister. I will miss you and I love you dearly. Your sister, Marj
I’m sad to hear of the passing of Sheila. We were classmates many years ago and though I have been gone all of these years I still have fond memories of a very sweet young woman. Rest in God’s arms Sheila.
wow what a shock to hear about sheila. i took her to her senior prom at the nurses hospital in framingham mass some years ago and had a truly amazing time to say the least. sheila always had a smile and truly was the nicest person in the class. also did plays together and im happy to say that she was a good friend. she will be missed. i live in ft.wayne indiana and am retired from general motors since sept 1 06. i try to stay in touch with the class but its difficult but i do try. roberttyler.
Oh, how I will miss my favorite Auntie!! Anyone who knew you will miss the letters you wrote. A letter from Sheila was a “special treat”. We may have been separated by the miles, but had many conversations that left me in stitches!! Your warmth and sense of humor were with you to the very end. Thanks for the memories, Auntie Dearest!!