Sheila Ann Baptiste

Sheila Ann Baptiste, 42, of Rose Way, Taunton; a native of Norton; died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family following an illness diagnosed in April. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts on August 15, 1971, she was a daughter of George Baptiste of Rochester, New Hampshire and Ann (Oler) Adams of Taunton. She was raised and educated in Norton where she was a member of the Norton High School Class of 1989. She later attended Fisher Junior College. Ms. Baptiste was employed as a supervisor and billing clerk for Saperia Orthopedics in Taunton for the past 17 years. Previoulsy, Ms. Baptiste was employed as a medical billing clerk for Aprhia Healthcare in Avon. Ms. Baptiste resided in Taunton for the past 25 years. A devoted and dedicated mother to her children, she was a volunteer for Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading in Taunton; was a volunteer for the Amatuer Athletic Union basketball team that her son was a member and supported and attended all of her children's activities and events. She will be lovingly remembered for her love for her entire family. In addition, she enjoyed reading and the peace and tranquility of sitting on a park bench with her fiancé in Newport, Rhode Island and watch the sailboats for countless hours. In addition to her parents, she leaves her fiancé: Fernando Leal of Taunton; three children: Arianna N. Walker of Taunton; Brevan M. Walker of Taunton and Emily C. Leal of Taunton; two stepchildren: Samantha N. Leal and Katelyn A. Leal both of North Attleboro; her maternal grandmother: Julia (Dalton) Larkin of Norton; a special uncle, Patrick Larkin and his husband, James Dorsey, of Norton along with the entire Leal family whose unselfish dedication and help during Sheila's illness was paramount and several additional aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and dear friends. She was the sister of the late George J. Baptiste. Friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children's room available during visitation and the funeral service. Burial will follow in Timothy Plain Cemetery, Norton. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at the Norton Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ms. Baptiste's name may be made to Sheila Strong, c/o Crescent Credit Union, 951 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200