Kenneth F. Sheehan, 73, of Worcester, died unexpectedly at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 after becoming ill at home. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Carol A. (Watson) Sheehan; a son, Terence P. Sheehan and his fiancée Heidi of Lake City FL; 4 daughters, Erin M. VanEpps of Southington, CT, Tara A. Holmes and her husband Christopher of Auburn, Kelli L. Pierangeli and her husband Robert of Douglas, Kerri A. Sheehan of Worcester; a sister, Barbara E. Murphy of Worcester; 4 grandchildren, Mikaela, Rylee, Garrett and Maeve; 3 step-grandchildren, Christina, Christopher Jr. and Brooke; and many nieces and nephews. Three sisters, Mary Ghiatis, Ann M. Deignan, his twin, Kathleen A. “Katy” Esteves, and a brother, George A. Sheehan, all predeceased him.

     He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late George E. and Mary A. (Powers) Sheehan. He graduated from Commerce High School and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.

     Ken worked 25 years for New England Telephone until he retired. He had also worked 10 years as a part-time Police Officer for the Town of West Boylston. He later worked as a driver for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed New England sports teams, his beloved dogs and spending time with his family.
 
     CALLING HOURS will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on FRIDAY, JUNE 15, at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, JUNE 16 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA.