Carl J Sheehan

Carl J. Sheehan, 91, of Fremont, died on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Countryside Continuing Care Center. He was born on August 7, 1918 in Fremont to James Leo and Mildred Marie (Fischer) Sheehan. At the age of three and after the death of his parents, he was raised by his grandmother Dora Seving Fischer until her death in 1955. From that time on he lived and worked at the former County Farm. He was the last resident to live in the old County Home moving on to the new building in 1965 when it became Countryside Continuing Care Center. Carl became a resident of Countryside at the age of 58 and the staff has been his family since then. He was an avid collector of stuffed animals, watches and clocks. He loved to tell stories and Carl was loved by everyone.

Surviving is a niece, Darleen (Jan) Zaleski and a nephew; James Sheehan both of Fremont; and long time friend, Denise Allen of Fremont. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Sturgis Sheehan in 1974. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 9-10 a.m. at Countryside Continuing Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Care Center with Pastor Robert Quillen officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont.

Memorials may be made to Countryside Continuing Care Center in Carls memory.