Norma Sheila Quagan, 75

Norma Sheila Quagan (nee Wainwright), age 75, of Middleboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born on October 26, 1949, in New Bedford to James and Norma Wainwright. A lifelong resident of Middleboro, she spent many years working as a Sales Associate at Kmart before running her own housecleaning business for 15 years, retiring in 2004. After retiring, Norma and her husband enjoyed some time traveling in their RV “Phaeton” to different areas down south.

Norma’s honesty, compassion, and spirited personality made her truly unforgettable. She had a great sense of humor and was known for her quick wit, which brought joy and laughter to those around her. Her family was the center of her world, and she lived her life with unwavering devotion to those she loved. Norma was selfless, always putting the needs of others before her own, and found joy in simply being surrounded by her family. Her love was constant, her support unconditional, and her presence a source of comfort and strength to all who knew her. She was affectionately known as “Gram”, “Grammy”, or “DD” by her grandchildren. She loved decorating her home, trying new recipes, and collecting Byers’ Choice Dolls.

Norma is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Donald Quagan; her sons Robert Wainwright & Matthew Quagan (Heather); her grandchildren Amanda Wainwright (James Sawtelle), Cassandra Wainwright, Robert Wainwright Jr. (Cara) & Julia Quagan; her great grandchildren Caiden Wainwright, Noah Coughlin, Arianna Coughlin, Jeremiah Coughlin, Christian Wainwright, Scarlett Sawtelle, & Lincoln Sawtelle; her mother Norma Wainwright; her sisters Gail Atwood & Suzanne Bennett; her brothers David Wainwright & Russell Wainwright and her sisters-in-law Judy Wainwright, Vivian Wainwright & Betty Wainwright. She was predeceased by her father James Wainwright; her brothers Walton “Skip” Wainwright, Richard Wainwright, George Wainwright, Arnold Wainwright, Roger “Butch” Wainwright & Jimmy Wainwright; her sisters Marie Covell, Cheryl Moquin, Joan Crockett, and her chosen brothers Sonny and Roy Letourneau.

She will live forever in our hearts. Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the O'Neill Funeral Home. To offer your condolences online please visit our website: www.oneillfuneral.com