Obituary of Irene P. Sheffield

Irene Pearl (White) Sheffield, of Eden, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Buffalo General Hospital with her sons by her side. Irene was born on November 9, 1942 in Buffalo, NY to Norman and Pearl (Dranger) White. Growing up in Eden for all her life, Irene was educated at Eden Central Schools. Irene later enrolled in Bryant Scranton College; she earned an associates degree in Business. In September 1965, Irene married Eugene Sheffield. Together they had three sons. Her favorite activities involved family. Eugene predeceased her on December 26, 1998. An avid cook and baker, Irene loved making family gatherings special with everyone's favorite foods. Irene specialized in baking cut out cookies and wedding cakes for her family and friends. Irene was employed as head of house keeping at St. George Nursing Home in Eden. Irene was a lifetime member of the Eden Emergency Squad where she served as an EMT for many years. As she was devoted to her family, Irene was always there for her children and grandchildren. Irene attended numerous dance recitals, musicals, football games and wrestling matches to support the interests of her family. Irene is survived by three sons: Harry of Eden, Kevin and Sandy of Hamburg, and Karl and Kelly of Ashford. She also had six adoring grandchildren: Longina, Richard, Eric, Katie, Sarah, and Jessica Sheffield. Irene left behind five sisters: Joan Mayberry, Patricia Conrad, Doreen (Kevin) Conklin, Donna White and Nancy (Leonard) Gibbs and her only brother Ronald (Linda) White and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff of Buffalo General MICU for knowledgeable, yet caring medical treatment for the duration of Irene's stay. Family invites friends to call Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Laing Funeral Home Inc. 2724 W. Church St. Eden. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2013; 10AM at St. John's Community Church, Eden. Memorials may be made to Eden EMS Box 111 Eden, NY Words of sympathy on www.LaingFuneralHome.com