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Shelley Gorham Obituary
Loving mother, grandmother, and sister; 64
ASHBY - Shelley A. (Francis) Gorham, 64, of Ashby, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
Shelley was born in New York City on December 19, 1948, daughter of the late Ivor and Jacqueline (Giroux) Francis. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Gorham.
For many years, she worked for New England Backpacker in Worcester, and most recently as a Barista at the local Leominster Starbucks.
She has been part of the Ashby, Fitchburg-Leominster and Worcester communities for over 40 years and leaves behind many special friends. Shelley was an avid gardener. She was passionate about outdoor sports including golfing, skiing and kayaking. She especially enjoyed biking, and one of her favorite weekly activities was to climb Mt. Watatic.
Shelley leaves her children, Samantha Beres and her husband, Sung Chang of Maryland, Danielle Beres Anderson and her husband, Derek Anderson of Worcester, Allison Gorham and her boyfriend, Travis Randall of Nantucket; grandchildren, Deanna, Solomon, and Derek; three siblings; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
GORHAM - A memorial service will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Tuesday, June 25, at 5:00 pm. A calling hour will precede the service from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The burial will be at a later date. Flowers may be sent or memorial donations made to Friends of the Wapack at their website: www.wapack.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shelley Gorham
From Shelley's cousin Cathy & Uncle John
June 27, 2013
Danielle, Samantha & Allison: Were going to miss our Shelley. Your Toronto family send love and prayers to you all. Shelley/Mom will be in forever in our memories and in our hearts.
Love Cousin Cathy, Tina & Uncle John (Jacqueline's brother)
Toronto, Canada
Jack and Ronnie Hohos
June 25, 2013
Dear Sam, Dan and Allison, Ronnie and I were so sad to hear about Shelley. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheena Gordon
June 25, 2013
To you 3 Daughters, your Mom was like a Daughter to me, I loved her and will miss her, but know that now she is free of pain, and at peace. I'm writing this while you are having her service, and I'm with you in spirit. I hug each of you and bless you,and will see you later. Do not grieve too much, but have a group hug. I love you all She She.
Sue "Cat" Collins
June 25, 2013
Dear Sam, I have lots of happy memories of your mom, including our sleepovers and banana curls, softball games, and cramming into the old VW bug. I was so sorry when my mom called this morning to let me know of her passing and I wanted to let you know I was thinking of all of you. Ashby was a better place because of your Mom and her presence up on the hill will be missed.
June 25, 2013
With Sympathy
Remember the good times
Louise(Gaudet) Fosberg
Mary Mutryn
June 24, 2013
I am at a loss for words. Please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you peace. In deepest sympathy, Mary
Jennifer Jewett
June 24, 2013
Dear Sam and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. Losing your Mom is the hardest thing, and I am thinking of you all so much.
Love, Jennifer
June 23, 2013
I to want to say to Sam, Dan, and Al, our thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time. Your Mom was a great lady and I remember her always smiling.. May you all keep your happy memories of her close to your hearts.
Sincerely,
Theresa & Charles Pelletier
Danville, Vt
Aunt Agnes' son and daughter inlaw.
Lois Gyles
June 23, 2013
Sam,Dan,and All. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. My thouhgts and prayers are with you. Love. Lois and Frank Gyles
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