Marie Dorothy Sheridan (Batutis), age 81 of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Minersville, PA, Marie was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Horzesky) and John Batutis. She graduated from Goldey Beacom College and attended the University of Delaware. Marie proudly served as a member of the Delaware National Guard, 261st Signal Command and was employed by the DuPont Company for nearly three decades. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where she enjoyed volunteering for their annual community events. Marie was very privileged to also volunteer as a coach for her daughter's Special Olympics bocce team for many years. Her greatest joy in life was doing for others, especially doting on her adoring family.

Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Anthony J. Sheridan. She is survived by her children Matthew Sheridan of London, England, Andrea Sheridan of Newark, DE, and Mary Cathryn "Katie" Patton and husband Michael of Bear, DE; her two grandchildren, Rylee Sheridan and Maddox Patton; her sister Joan Reilly and husband Daniel of Lawrenceville, NJ. Marie was blessed when she married into the large Sheridan family, being survived by Barbara DiAlessandro (Marcello), Tina Woerner (Leonard), Edie Sheridan (John) as well as a large and loving group of extended family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Holy Family Church, 15 Gender Drive, Newark on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 PM. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Special Olympics Delaware, https://www.classy.org/give/376620/#!/donation/checkout. Mealeyfuneralhomes.com