Sheilaann Marie Purpora, 44, of Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2016, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
The daughter of Catherine (Reagan) Purpora and the late Carmen Purpora, Sheilaann was born in Lawrence on June 7, 1971. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Class of 1989, and received her B.A. Degree from U-MASS at Lowell. She was formerly employed at Raytheon Company and currently as a manager at TJL Dry Cleaning Services. Sheilaann was a loving mother and daughter and a friend to many in the community. She will be remembered for her passion and dedication, and enjoyed cooking, watching sports and playing 45's. She was a member of the Ward 6 Club of Lawrence.
May she rest in peace as she joins her father, Carmen, in Paradise.
Sheilaann is survived by her mother, Catherine (Reagan) Purpora of Lawrence; her daughter, Hannah Arrajj of Lawrence; her sons, Jeffrey Arrajj and Devon Fichera, both of Lawrence; her brother, Carmen Purpora of Lawrence; her nephews, Steven, Tyler, and Lucas; and her loving companion, Todd LaBrecque.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, South Broadway, Lawrence. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to call Monday, May 23, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Online condolences, please visit www.dewhirstfuneral.com or facebook.com/DewhirstFuneralHome.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boles Memorial-Baron-McAuliffe-Yameen Funeral Home, Inc. of Lawrence.

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