Sheila Donovan DiSabatino passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2017 in Wilmington, DE at the age of 79.
She was born December 8, 1938 in Easton, PA to Timothy James Donovan and Blanche Uhler Donovan. She grew up in Wilmington, DE and attended Ursuline Academy, Immaculata Junior College, Washington D.C. and Newton College the Sacred Heart in Newton, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Arthur F. DiSabatino, who died on June 30, 2001.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by the many people who loved her. She is survived by her children; Ernesto David of San Rafael, CA, Steven of Lewes, DE, and Timothy of Monterey, CA; and her three grandchildren, Nicholas, Alden and Maximo. She is also survived by her brother, Timothy J. Donovan, Jr. of Wilmington.
Sheila was passionate about her family and her wide circle of friends. During her career, she had been a teacher, a realtor and a volunteer for several community organizations. She was a long-time member of the Wilmington Country Club where she enjoyed golf, tennis, paddle tennis and bridge. Sheila was a sustaining member of the Junior League of Wilmington, volunteered her time at the Woodlawn Library, and was an avid reader and book club member.
Family, friends and others whose lives Sheila touched are invited to celebrate Sheila’s life at the Wilmington Country Club on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sheila’s name to Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, DE and/or the Woodlawn Library in Wilmington, DE.
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