Obituary of Janet Louise Sheehan

CLYDE — Janet Louise Sheehan, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday (April 9, 2024) at Huntington Living Center, Waterloo, NY. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. The burial will be 4 PM Friday (April 19) at South Lyons Cemetery, 1055 Route 14, Wayne, NY 14489. Rev. Anita Milne, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waterloo, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of one's choice. Janet was born April 11, 1938 in Waterloo, NY, the daughter of Warren and Nora Green Cottrell. After high school, she worked as a secretary for Sarah Coventry Jewelry. She married the love of her life, Robert, in 1962. Janet was also a loving stay-at-home mother. During her free time, she loved bowling and line dancing. Janet is survived by her daughters Cynthia Sheehan of Clyde, NY and Wendy J. Aaserud of Sodus, NY; grandchildren Jennifer Aaserud, Robert Aaserud, Zackery Aaserud, Marina Lyon, and Olivia Lyon; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers Robert Cottrell, Samuel Cottrell, and Duane Cottrell; sister Linda (Joe) Mott; aunt Janet Green of Geneva, NY; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; loving husband Robert M. Sheehan; siblings Richard Cottrell, Donald Cottrell, Gerald Cottrell, Janice Jensen and Barbara Cottrell; and sister-in-law Janet Cottrell.