Sheila M. (Monahan) Blanchet of Guilford, CT, formerly of Dedham, passed away on Feb. 4, 2013 at the age of 55.

She was a devoted mother of Paul M., Peter A., and Ana H. Blanchet of Gilford, CT. Loving daughter of Helen C. (Fiola) Monahan of Dedham and the late Paul M. Monahan.

Cherished sister of Helen M. Dion of Clearwater, FL; Cathleen M. Tetreault of Saugerties, NY; Beth P. Nee of Westbrook, ME; Jane M. Hallinan of Braintree; and the late Anne R. Monahan.

Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graduate of St. Mary School, Dedham High School Class of 1975, New England Baptist School of Nursing, Registered Nurse.

The funeral will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. in Dedham, today at 8 a.m. The funeral Mass will be at the  St. Mary Church in Dedham at 9 a.m. 

Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Anne Rita Monahan Foundation, c/o Jeanifer Graves, 5877 N. Granite Reef Rd. Unit 2209, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. For directions and online guestbook, gfdoherty.com.