Sheila Teig Obituary

Sheila (Carey) Teig of Stamford, CT passed away on February 7, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones after a year-long battle with cancer.
Sheila was a born and raised Bostonian who later in life loved reconnecting with her roots by spending summers in Cape Cod with family. Known by many as Mrs. Teig, Sheila spent most of her 40+ year career as an elementary school teacher in the Stamford public and Catholic school systems. Sheila started her career in Stamford teaching reading and the Project Explore program in the public school system. She later transitioned to Sacred Heart School, where she served on the board of the church, and then to St. Cecilia Elementary School.
Outside of work, Sheila devoted her time to philanthropy, relished the opportunity to fill her home with treasures, loved seeing live theater and musical performances, and enjoyed traveling the world with her husband Bernie. She was a member of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, where she was a volunteer and frequent attendee of Rabbi Cohen's seminars.
Sheila is survived by her husband Bernie Teig, daughters Ellen Klein (Peter Kochenburger) and Karen (Adam) Didia, and her granddaughters Allie, Jordan, and Rachel. She is also survived by her brothers Bill (Ruthann) Carey and Bert (Brenda) Carey, in-laws Phyllis (Steve) Moss, Joel (Margie) Teig, Howard (Judi) Teig, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Richard (Marlene) Carey, sister Arlene (Larry) Travis, and parents Morris and Diana Carey.
Funeral services will be held on February 10, 2025 at 10:30am at Congregation Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford, CT. Internment will follow at Congregation Agudath Sholom Cemetery, 554 West Hill Road in Stamford, CT.
In memory of Sheila's legacy, donations may be made to the Bennett Cancer Center in Stamford, CT.
For shiva information, please contact Congregation Agudath Sholom.
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