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Shirley Maconaghie Obituary

She got things done Shirley W. Maconaghie, age 82, passed away January 16, 2011 in Bellingham. She was born June 27, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Margaret (Rudolph) Moore. She married D. O. "Mac" Maconaghie in 1951 and together they followed his military career and eventually moved to Bellingham in 1959. Shirley was an active volunteer for decades in a number of groups including the Boy Scouts and the local Orthopedic, Hospital and Cancer Associations. Shirley was kind, gracious, and always proud of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Mac in 1977. She is survived by her sons Hugh (wife Lynda) and James, grandchildren Cassandra (husband Jason) Costello, and Jaime Maconaghie, great-grandson Tommy James Maconaghie, and sister Dolores (husband Bill) Sherman. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Assn. A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Fri., Jan. 21 at 1 PM followed by a reception. You may view photos and share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge

Published by Bellingham Herald from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2011.
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Dear Hugh and Linda,

Much love to both of you on Shirley's death. I hope you find comfort in her memory. This week we each lost a mother.

With love,
Ellen Watts Lodine

Ellen Lodine

January 22, 2011

The Rip Tide will not be the same without
Shirley! Donna let us know as we are on
vacation until February. As we will not
be at the service please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Barbara Harnden

Bob & Barbara Harnden

January 20, 2011

Shirley and I did Cub Scouts together when we both lived in Geneva. Have great memories of those times. Only saw her a few times in recent years. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Pat Knapp

January 20, 2011

Hugh and Jim and your families, we are so sorry for your loss, and what a loss it is. Love, Mari-Lon (Green) Waid and family.

January 20, 2011

Hugh (and family):
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and Lynda are in my thoughts and my prayers. While I didn't know her, I KNOW she was amazing because she raised a son like you.

Tanya McKinney

January 19, 2011

Dear James, Jaime and Hugh,
Im sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and fun too. She will be missed.

Sandy Berczik

January 18, 2011

Dear Jim and Hugh,
Bob and I are so sorry about your Mother. She was a good friend and we will miss her.
Your family will be in our prayers.

Audrey and Bob

Audrey Swanson

January 18, 2011

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