Obituary for Diane Marie Sheldon (King)
Diane Sheldon passed away Sept. 22 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital after a brief illness. Born Aug. 27, 1948 in Winsted, she was the daughter of Robert King and Betty [Huften] King. She lived in Bantam most of her life and attended Litchfield Schools.
She leaves her loving husband of 56 years Richard “Dick” Sheldon, a daughter Kathleen Koenig and son-in-law John of Savannah Georgia, a son Richard Alan Sheldon of Winsted, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is survived by a sister, Margaret Leavenworth and her husband Bruce of Bantam and was predeceased by a brother, Robert and a sister, Cheryl.
Diane was an avid reader and a talented quilter and seamstress. She loved making clothes and quilts for new family arrivals.
A celebration of life will be held on November 6, 2022 from 2 to 4 at the Bantam Fire Company, 92 Doyle Rd. In the
spirit of the joyful celebration of a life well lived, attendees are asked to wear cheerful, comfortable clothes and bring a smile.
Diane’s family thanks Bantam Fire Company and the Bantam community for their love and comfort in this difficult time. Memorial contributions can be made in Diane’s name to the Bantam Fire Company P. O. Box 456 Bantam, Ct, 06750.
She leaves her loving husband of 56 years Richard “Dick” Sheldon, a daughter Kathleen Koenig and son-in-law John of Savannah Georgia, a son Richard Alan Sheldon of Winsted, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is survived by a sister, Margaret Leavenworth and her husband Bruce of Bantam and was predeceased by a brother, Robert and a sister, Cheryl.
Diane was an avid reader and a talented quilter and seamstress. She loved making clothes and quilts for new family arrivals.
A celebration of life will be held on November 6, 2022 from 2 to 4 at the Bantam Fire Company, 92 Doyle Rd. In the
spirit of the joyful celebration of a life well lived, attendees are asked to wear cheerful, comfortable clothes and bring a smile.
Diane’s family thanks Bantam Fire Company and the Bantam community for their love and comfort in this difficult time. Memorial contributions can be made in Diane’s name to the Bantam Fire Company P. O. Box 456 Bantam, Ct, 06750.