Francis J. Sheridan, age 70, of Browns Mills NJ, formerly of Berlin NH, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born in Brighton MA to the late Francis and Jesse Sheridan. Francis worked for the NH Fish and Game Dept. He developed a passion for Cooking and became a Chef and worked in many establishments. Later Francis was a Respite Care Provider. He was a member of: the Dalton NH Volunteer Fire Dept. for 13 years, The Knights of Columbus and The Boy Scouts. Francis loved being an outdoorsman. Frank loved getting on a four wheeler to go hiking camping, and fishing. He truly enjoyed treasure hunting with his trusty metal detector, and studying maps and books to find his next big treasure expedition. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed. Francis is predeceased by his parents; his wife Mary Jane (Whitcomb). He leaves behind his devoted children, Charline Gladden and her husband Anthony of Browns Mills NJ, Sharon Viens of Berlin NH, Keith Michael Sheridan of Quincey MA, John Francis Sheridan and his wife Maliaka of Lancaster NH and Baribie Sheridan of Berlin NH; his 9 grandchildren, Jessica Beaudry and her boyfriend Derbie Allen of New Egypt NJ, Tabatha Beaudry and Teighla Bergeron both of Browns Mills NJ, Paul Joseph-Romeo Viens III of Errol NH, Olivia Baillargeon of Berlin NH, and Aunnah Sheridan, John Michael Sheridan, Tucker Sheirdan, Abigal Sheridan all of Lancaster NH; his 7 great-grandchildren, Dessie, Haliegh, Karmella, Harminy, Riley, Audrey, and Jaxson; and his brother William Sheridan and his wife Tess of Hawaii. Francis also leaves behind his longtime companion Shirley Leclere and her children Christine Leclere, Brenda Letellier and her husband Randy, their 2 children Christy Lee and Ryan, and grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1 PM at the Dummer Town Hall in Dummer NH. All services are under the direction of the Tilghman Funeral Home, located at 52 Main Street, New Egypt NJ 08533.