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Sally O'Shaughnessy
1953 - 2023
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1953 - 2023
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?Sally was born March 21, 1953, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Henry F. and Barbra (Thompson) O'Shaughnessy.
Sally graduated from Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls, NJ, and attended Boston University.
After years spent working as an Executive Assistant in Los Angeles, California, Sally returned to Connecticut and ran the Corner Restaurant in West Cornwall before enjoying a long career as the secretary for the Guidance Department at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. She loved the students and delighted in her work helping them reach their goals.
In addition to being survived by her son, Connor, she leaves behind her sisters Cynthia, Patricia, Jacky, Bronwyn, and Corky, as well as her brother Rory. She is predeceased by her sister Trevyn. She also will be remembered by her nieces Allyson and Rebecca, and nephews Seamus, Liam, and Richard.
A wake will be held at the Kenny Funeral Home, Main Street, Sharon, CT on Friday, January 5, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Little Guild of St. Francis, 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT 06796.
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Mary Daalhuyzen
September 2, 2024
I have just learned of Sally´s passing. I remember her from The Corner Restaurant days, meeting her entire family and I remember how much she loved them all especially Connor. My condolences to her family, she is free
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