AUBURN — Sheila A. Caldwell, 69, a resident of 741 Washington St., North, Auburn, formerly of Barker Arms Apartments, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, following a long illness, with her family by her side.

She was born in Lewiston, June 17, 1942, the daughter of Lloyd Nadeau and Theresa Levasseur. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Edward Little High School.

Sheila went on to be a waitress at York Steak House and the High Hat Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed flea markets, yard sales and playing cards. She was most proud of her family as a major accomplishment as a working mother.

Survivors include her mother, Theresa St. Clair of Connecticut; her son, Ricky Caldwell; her three daughters, Wanda Thomas, Wendy Bellefleur and Tarnya Dunn; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as many close friends.

She was predeceased by her father, Lloyd Nadeau; her stepmother, Maize Nadeau; and one stepbrother, Ernest Merchant.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staffs of both the Sarah Frye Home and Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their care and compassion.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.