Rourke, Sheila

ROURKE, SHEILA ANN (NEE CHISHOLM)
Sheila Ann Rourke (nee Chisholm), age 61, of L’Orignal, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was the beloved wife of Sandy Bruce Rourke. She leaves behind two daughters, Maria Rupoli Perreira (Marcus) and Elisa Rupoli Belyea (Ian). Predeceased by her son, David Rupoli in 2007. She was the cherished grandmother to Anthony and Vincent Perreira and Abby Belyea. A wonderful sister to Mary Catherine McBean of Green Valley, Florence (George) McBean of Ottawa, R.D. (Mary) Chisholm of Alexandria and Alan Chisholm of Alexandria. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Remembered fondly by many cousins and friends. Sheila was a woman of strong faith and integrity. She went out of her way to help others and exemplified a Christ centered life. We are very grateful to the nursing staff at CCAC, St. Elizabeth and Medicare for their compassionate care. Family and friends are welcome to attend a memorial service on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1001 Spence St in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Flowers or donations to the Cancer Society of Canada are appreciated.