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Shirley Mullins Obituary

Shirley M. Mullins, 87, of West Street in Hatfield, Mass., passed away peacefully Monday at Linda Manor, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born June 30, 1926, in Montague, Mass. Shirley was married to the late James M. Mullins of Hatfield, where they resided for over 60 years. Shirley was the Hostess and Bar Manager for the former Lamplighter/Lobster Pot Restaurant in Whately, Mass., for over 30 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, James M. Mullins, in 2006, and her grandson, James M. Mullins III of Amherst, in 2009. She leaves behind her children, James M. Mullins Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Tucson, Ariz., Cindy West and her husband, Kenneth, of Tucson, Ariz., Gary Mullins and his wife, Joan, of Turners Falls, Mass., and Thomas Mullins and his wife, Susan, of West Suffield. She leaves four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister, Beverly Foster of Southampton, and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours at the Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton will be Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m.

Funeral Services will be Monday morning from the Czelusniak Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m. with a Liturgy of Christian Burial to be celebrated for Shirley at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hatfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Northampton.

Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Lathrop Home, 215 South St., Northampton, MA 01060, Linda Manor, Resident Activity Fund, 349 Haydenville Road, Leeds, MA 01053 or Our Lady of Grace Church, 11 School St., Hatfield, MA 01038

Published by Journal Inquirer from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12, 2014.
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Mom,
You were one special lady and an amazing Mom. I'm having trouble picturing my life without you...but I know you would want me to be a happy girl, and I'm trying! I have lots of beautiful memories to help me through this tough time and I thank you for all of them. My heart is very heavy and I miss you so much. I hope you are dancing with Dad along with the angels. I LOVE you, Mom!
(your daughter, Cindy)

February 14, 2014

The Mullins Family
40 plus years ago God blessed me with letting me become part of the Mullins "clan". How she will be missed - but remember she will always be thinking of us, as we of her. I loved being the "adopted daughter". I was only 36 when I lost my mother and I still needed a mother, and she was always there giving me her love and her strength. I'll never forget all the great times and laughs we had at the Lamplighter, trips to the beach, Columbus Day trips, Mary's pool - I can keep going but I don't know how much space they give you in this book! You are all in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers. Love Joyce

February 12, 2014

Jim, Linda and families. We are sorry that your Mother has passed away. We hope that the sorrow you feel today will soon turn to loving wonderful memories of your Mother and your lives together. With Love and Sympathy,

Marcella & Jonathan Kratovil

February 10, 2014

Tommy, Cindy, Jimmy Gary and Sue,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I have many fond memories of Shirley throughout the years at big and small family gatherings. May you find strength from each other at this time.

February 9, 2014

Gary,Tommy,Cindy and Jimmy
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. We have so many happy memories of all the Mullins family and of all the fun years ago. Shirley was a wonderful and loving lady and always so nice and kind to us. May she always remain in everyone's hearts.
Love,
John and Lynda Motyka
Indian Harbour Bch
Florida

John and Lynda Motyka

February 8, 2014

Paula J Lizek

February 7, 2014

Cindy,Jimmy,Gary,&Tommy We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Shiley's passing.Or thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle with her loss, but she's in a better place and even though your heart is broken find comfort in knowing she's in a better place and at peace. She was "The Aunt" who made me laugh the most, and she seemed to know how to enjoy life.
Love and prayers to you and your families. Patty & Richie

Pat & Rich LaCross

February 7, 2014

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