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Shirley Thurber Obituary
Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Rudolph, Sr. and Pauline (Lebida) Mutter, she resided in Pawtucket since 1953. Shirley and her husband operated S & A Construction Co., Pawtucket for many years. She was a dedicated member of St. Joseph Church, Pawtucket and was affiliated with the Cumberland Kiwanis where she ran the horse shows for 20 years.
Besides her husband she leaves one son, Alvin L. Thurber, III and his wife Bethany K. Thurber and one daughter, Susan A. Thurber all of Pawtucket; three grandchildren, Melissa B., Kristen L. and Shirleyann Thurber; one brother, Frederick Mutter of Cumberland; one brother-in-law, George Thurber of Pawtucket and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Rudolph Mutter, Jr.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION will be Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. If desired, gifts in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. www.TrippFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Thurber
David Horrocks
July 28, 2008
To the Family and friends I prey the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Al, I have a special prayer for you my brother and friend.
Shirley you were like a mother to me,
Regardless of how many passing days goes by, your loving memories will never pass me by. All the times we've spent together; going to the fairs. There was always so much excitement, you always welcomed me in your house, I remember sifting through coins at the kitchen table, I remember my first buffalo nickel . I remember the story you told me of how you and your mother use to do the same, or after a hard nights work in the garage where you would never say there isn't enough for you. My heart yearns for your passing for I know the world won't be the same without you. Your love for me was like that of a mothers love for her son and I will never forget you.
May the Angel of Mercy receive you.
July 28, 2008
Missy and Family-
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With much love-
Anthony, Patti, Mark, Jenn & Ashley
The office of Anthony J. Milia, CPA
Britt Brule
July 27, 2008
Meliss, Kristen and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Britt and Jay
Missy Thurber
July 27, 2008
Granny,
Your smile and spirit will live in our hearts forever. You'll be missed more than you could ever imagine.
All my LOVE always,
Missy
XoXo
July 26, 2008
Kristen & family,
May God bless you and your family
at this time of sorrow.
Estelle "Nana" Churnick
Vicki Pagliarini
July 26, 2008
Dear Kristen and Thurber Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
The Pagliarini Family
Nelson Kay
July 26, 2008
Alvin, the pain and suffering has ended, and Shirley is at peace. Rember all the good things you had together and they will sustain you in the coming years. Florrie and I offer our deepest sympathy
paul costa
July 25, 2008
alvin sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers
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July 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Inscoe
July 25, 2008
All of our hearts go out to the whole Thruber family. Shirley will be sadly missed. Al you and everyone are in our prayers. Thinking of you with our tears....With love Cindy and Joe Inscoe and all of the rest of the Inscoe family....Chris,Joey, Eddie, jamie and kids...
Dennis and Barbara (Mancini) Najarian
July 25, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
ERNIE & DEBBIE NORMANDIN,JR.
July 25, 2008
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YR LOSS,WE HUNG AROUND W/ALVIN @ CAROL'S ON RT1 WHICH IS NO LONGER THERE. SHE WAS A FINE WOMAN,MOM,WIFE,SISTER,DAUGHTER,FRIEND SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Rachel Kay
July 25, 2008
Alvin, Beth, Missy, Kristen, Susan, and Al You all have been in so much turmoil for so many years. Shirley can now rest and not worry. She was a strong willed and determined women. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Love you all.
Kim and Tommy McCartin
July 25, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Alex Kay
July 25, 2008
RIP Granny shirl
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