Debra (Deb) Rae Clifford Sheehan, 65 of Portland CT, passed away peacefully at
Middlesex Hospital September 15th, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with
cancer. She was born April 4th, 1954 in Albany, NY where she grew up before
moving to Connecticut. Deb is predeceased by her mother Fern Louis Mast and step
father Ellsworth Mast of PA; and her father Herbert J. Clifford of NY. She is
survived by her loving husband Kevin J. Sheehan of 26 years, whom she
affectionately referred to as "My Hunny". She is loving remembered by her
children Megan Creem of Middletown; Molly Beer and husband Matthew Beer of East
Hampton; and her two beautiful grandchildren Addison and Elizabeth Beer; brother
Ronald Clifford of MO; and sister Wendy Walton of CA. Deb had a great love for
her family and friends and had an extra special place in her heart for her three
dogs, Carley Sue, Bailey, and Bentley, as well as her crazy cat Samantha.
Despite her long battle with illness, Deb always saw the bright side and
continued to love life and put her family first. Her infectious laugh could be
heard for miles and will be missed by all. Debs life will be celebrated on
September 28th, 2019. Friends and family will be received from 10 AM.- 12 P.M.
with a mass following along with a reception at 1 P.M. All services will be held
at St. Marys church 51 Freestone Ave Portland CT 06480. - 1954-2019
Debra (Deb) Rae Clifford Sheehan, 65 of Portland CT, passed away peacefully at
Middlesex Hospital September 15th, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with
cancer. She was born April 4th, 1954 in Albany, NY where she grew up before
moving to Connecticut. Deb is predeceased by her mother Fern Louis Mast and step
father Ellsworth Mast of PA; and her father Herbert J. Clifford of NY. She is
survived by her loving husband Kevin J. Sheehan of 26 years, whom she
affectionately referred to as "My Hunny". She is loving remembered by her
children Megan Creem of Middletown; Molly Beer and husband Matthew Beer of East
Hampton; and her two beautiful grandchildren Addison and Elizabeth Beer; brother
Ronald Clifford of MO; and sister Wendy Walton of CA. Deb had a great love for
her family and friends and had an extra special place in her heart for her three
dogs, Carley Sue, Bailey, and Bentley, as well as her crazy cat Samantha.
Despite her long battle with illness, Deb always saw the bright side and
continued to love life and put her family first. Her infectious laugh could be
heard for miles and will be missed by all. Debs life will be celebrated on
September 28th, 2019. Friends and family will be received from 10 AM.- 12 P.M.
with a mass following along with a reception at 1 P.M. All services will be held
at St. Marys church 51 Freestone Ave Portland CT 06480. - 1954-2019