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Shirley Short Obituary

Shirley C. Short PORTSMOUTH - Shirley C. "Boots" Short went to join her beloved husband, Elmer S. Short, July 2, 2009. Boots was dearly loved by her family, Diana and David Gagne; grandchildren, Barry Short Jr., David John and Maria Gagne; and devoted best friend, Ercell Jackson. Thank you to all her friends and the Maryview Nursing Care Center staff for giving of themselves to her care over the past several years. Her strong spirit will truly be missed. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 6, in Olive Branch Cemetery by Chaplain Charles Leavitt of Bon Secours Hospitals. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is handling arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 5, 2009.

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Laura Maiorana

July 15, 2009

Boots hired me at GE when I was 17 years old (I'm now 60). She was a teacher & a friend to me, just when I needed one. I truly admired her.
My sympathy to her family.
Regards, Laura Maiorana

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