On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Sheila Lee Draper, loving wife, and

mother of four children, passed away at age 78.

Sheila Lee Pederzani was born on December 7, 1943, in Franklin,

NH to Carlo Pederzani and Evelyn Florence Sylvia. On October 6,

1962, she married Geoffrey Allen Draper. They raised two sons,

Geoffrey Allen Draper Jr and David Carl Draper, and one

daughter, Sherill Lee Draper. They lost a third son, Richard

Anthony Draper, in infancy.

Sheila was truly a bright ray of sunshine to all who knew her. She

was an intent listener, gave gentle guidance, and thrived on

helping others – friends and family alike. Sheila was oftentimes a

silent hero with her generosity and loved to see people happy.

She was a most loving, understanding and patient mother who

trusted in her family completely. Sheila's quick wit and feisty yet

jovial disposition enlivened, and even started, any party.

Wherever there was music you could see her snapping her

fingers and moving to the beat.

Sheila was a wonderful homemaker and cooked delicious meals,

our favorites included her spaghetti sauce, tuna salads, corn

chowder, and lasagna. She was a wiz at math problems, and she

could remember phone numbers even years after learning them.

She enjoyed crocheting blankets and playing cards with her

grandchildren (rummy and crazy 8s were favorites). Sheila also

loved animals, especially her Himalayan cats and her beloved

poodle Sylvia. She cherished her family photos and displayed

them wherever she could find space. She enjoyed telling the

stories of the people, places, and pets behind each one of them.

Outside of the home, Sheila did secretarial work before the

children came along, then moved into caregiver roles, after the

children were grown, where she truly thrived using her

interpersonal skills and her strong abilities to help others

overcome challenges.

Sheila was preceded in death by both parents and her husband.

She is survived by her three children, Geoffrey, David and Sherill,

her sister Elizabeth, and several nieces, nephews, cousins,

grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Sheila asked that

there be no funeral services, and we honor those wishes and will

remember her with the greatest love in our hearts.

Obituary lovingly written by the family of Sheila Draper