Norma Sheila (Wainwright) Quagan

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. 

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