Shirley M. Mitchell-Desso

1928 - 2013

Shirley M. (Bennett) Mitchell-Desso, 85, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Vernon, CT, passed away on December 17, 2013 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, FL. She was born November 21, 1928, in Willington, CT, the daughter of the late Rene and Gladys (Wilson) Bennett of Willington, CT. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Lyman Desso; her children, David M. Mitchell and his wife Laurie of Indianapolis, IN, Linda Hahn of Ellington, CT, Patricia Green and her husband Steven of Coventry, CT, Wayne Mitchell and his wife Patricia of Willington, CT and Donna Goodwater and her husband Rick of Lakeside, CA. She is also survived by four siblings, Rene Bennett of Woodstock, CT, Dorothy Jackopsic and her husband Edwin of Willington, CT, William Bennett and his wife Gloria of Poland, NY, and Carol Ellis of Briny Breezes, FL; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other extended family members. She was predeceased by her first husband, David P. Mitchell. Committal will take place at Florida National Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10 A.M. at St. Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Rockville, CT.