Sean Andrew Whelahan Obituary
Sean Andrew Whelahan of East Sandwich, Massachusetts passed away on October 7, 2026. Sean, born on March 5, 1971, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sean Andrew Whelahan to show support.
Sean will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Sean will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Sean’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Whelahan and Sarah Whelahan (McManama); and his brother Michael Whelahan. He is survived by: his wife Tara; his children, Rylee and Kian; his sisters, Cindy (Cliff Dunn) of Yarmouth and Kathleen (Gregg Pinsky) of Harwich; and his sister-in-law Deanne Robillard. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home (154 MA-6A, Sandwich, MA 02563).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sean's memory to "Heroes in Transition", https://heroesintransition.org or "The Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund", https://secure.givelively.org. two organizations that were close to Sean's heart.
