Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick, of Perkasie and formerly of Doylestown, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 16, 2023, at her home.  She was 53.

Born in Medford Lakes, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ann M. (Cassidy) Fitzpatrick.

A 1988 graduate of Central Bucks West High School, Doylestown, PA, she attained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Swarthmore University, Swarthmore, PA, where she graduated with high honors in the Class of 1993.

While Sheila's career as an educator was spent mostly working as a specialized tutor for places like Sylvan Learning Center for 22 years, she also taught secondary education for a number of years.

An avid reader, Sheila loved listening to music as well as singing and playing the piano.  She was particularly fond of attending plays.  She will especially be remembered for her love for her cats.

She is survived by a sister, Sharon A. Fitzpatrick and her wife Debra Kay Currin, of Tucson, AZ; and a nephew, Tony Major, III.

Her Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday March 4, 2023, at the Suess-Gahman Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA, where family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, P. O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA  18931.

Arrangements are by the Suess-Gahman Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.