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Sheila McQuillan, age 78, of London passed away peacefully at University Hospital in London on Wednesday, August 12. She was born in Wingham, and daughter of the late Florence and Wilfred McQuillan. Sheila is survived by her sister Flora Murphy, and brothers Archie (Muriel) McQuillan and Sandy McQuillan. Predeceased by her sister-in-law LuAnn McQuillan and brother-in-law, Joe Murphy. She will be dearly missed by her best friends Darlene Rillett and Maggie Koricina.
Her many nieces and nephews will hold lots of cherished memories of Aunt Sheila.
Sheila grew up on the St. Helen’s side road on the farm. She attended Lucknow District High School and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario. Following her degree, she attended Althouse Education Center and spent the next 34 years teaching for the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board at Or Lady of Mount Carmel School and Holy Name Catholic School of St. Mary’s. Sheila taught the primary grades and was also a wonderful music teacher. She displayed her talents playing piano and leading choirs in numerous Christmas concerts. In her retirement, Sheila loved traveling and spending winters in Florida with her two best friends.
In keeping With Sheila‘s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial interment service will be held at South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow.
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My condolences. I attended LDHS at the same time as Shelia she was my classmate.
Remember her as a dedicated student at the top of her class.
Kathleen Leddy Baird
Message from Julia gracey2026-08-17 19:01:59
Sheila was a wonderful music teacher&a good friend to all
I had the privilege of teaching with Sheila at Holy Name of Mary School in St. Marys. Sheila was not only highly respected in the community as a dedicated teacher but her students loved her dearly. Sheila was also blessed with a special gift when it came to the piano ( her fingers would fly over the keys- with no music in front of her) Sheila was the main person at the piano behind many, many successful concerts, plays, Christmas sing alongs and church choirs. She was missed when she left Holy Name of Mary School but left a deep impression that will be remembered for a long time on fellow staff members and students. ❤️
So saddened by Sheila’s passing.
I have such fond memories of our teaching time together at Our Lady of Mount Carmel school and at Holy Name of Mary school.
Sheila was a friend and a very respected teacher. The schools were blessed with her amazing musical abilities as her talents enhanced many, many school concerts.
I will treasure the memories, and always remember Sheila’s kind and gentle manner.
Rest in peace, my friend!💕
Message from Julia Gracey2026-08-16 16:31:23
I taught with sheila at Holy Name. She was a kind & loving person.
To Aunt Maggie and Darlene……The three of you have been inseparable for as long as I can remember. You’ve always been there for each other, so I’m sure this must be such a difficult and heartbreaking time for all of you. Our family is thinking of you. Love Paul, Sue, Claire, Ben and Holly
Message from Colleen2026-08-15 14:26:09
She lead a beautiful life and touched many lives. She will be greatly missed. ❤️
Message from Joan Mackenzie pollard2026-08-15 13:10:05
To flora, Archie and sandy,,and families,,my deepest sympathy on the passing of Sheila,, she was just ahead of me in high school but remember her well,, always sweet , quiet and kind,, I can only imagine how many students she influenced and mentored over her years as a teacher,, she left a legacy for so many of her children, …her work on earth is done ,,