David Hill Sheehan, 78, a longtime resident of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon.
Born on September 26, 1946, in Boston, MA, David was the son of the late Mary Brigham (Hill) and Harry Lucas Sheehan. Throughout his life, he lived in many places in the U.S. and abroad, before eventually settling in Harrisville, the town he loved and called home.
David graduated from Maine-Endwell Senior High School in Endwell, New York, in 1964. Following his graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army on November 30, 1965. During his years of service, David distinguished himself with honor and commitment, earning the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Marksman Badge (Rifle). He was honorably discharged on October 13, 1969, having attained the rank of Specialist 5 (Promotable) [SP5 (P)].
On June 2, 1973, David married the love of his life, Carrie E. (Fortin) Sheehan, in a...