SHIRLEY OWENS Obituary

OWENS, SHIRLEY S. (OSBORN) Shirley S. Owens (Osborn), “Grandma”, age 92, of East Haven, formerly of West Haven passed away on August 28, 2014. Wife of the late Ray E. Owens. She is survived by her children Mark Owens (Dotty Lane), of East Haven and David Owens (Shirley) of NY, her sister Bernice Johnson of Wallingford, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Paul Owens and her brother James Osborn. Shirley was a member of the First Congregational Church, West Haven, Eastern Star, and the Happy Hookers. She was a devoted wife and mother, was a homemaker for many years. A Memorial Service will be held on SATURDAY Sept. 6, 2014 at the First Congregational Church, West Haven at 11am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either American Cancer Society Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA. 01701 or Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter, 2075 Silas Dean Hwy, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT. 06067.

Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2014.
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To the Owens/Osborn families: Bernice called me earlier in the week to inform me of my mother's cousin's passing. My condolences to all. I plan on attending the service on Saturday. Although I would see her only occasionally, usually while visiting Bernice, I remember that Shirley was always congenial and caring. I am sure that she will be missed.

Robert Norton Warner

September 5, 2014

To Dotty and the Owens family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, The Picard's.. Norman, Angie & Kylie

angela picard

September 3, 2014

I love you, grandma. Always will. Thank you for giving my life meaning.

jennifer owens-schmidt

September 3, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to all.

John & Dawn Pelazza

September 3, 2014

To the Owens family our deepest sympathies at the loss of your loved one. May she rest in peace knowing that she was well loved by all.
Maggie and Chris Klein

Maggie Klein

September 3, 2014

Mark, Markie and Dotty,
We were sorry to hear of Shirley's passing, We hope your great family memories bring you comfort at this very difficult time.
Much Love- Lenches Family

Barbara Lenches

September 3, 2014

Sorry for your loss my old friend, Mark. I know your pain I lost my mother 6 years ago and I still miss her.

Allan D. Gagnon

September 3, 2014

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