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Shirley Thuren Obituary
Morrisville/South Burlington - Shirley (Whipple) Thuren, 82, passed away at her daughter's home in Morrisville, VT on April 12, 2021 after a well fought battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born in Hardwick, VT, on June 7, 1938 to Delmar and Pauline(Gonyeau)Whipple of Wolcott, VT.
Shirley worked for many years at Hannaford's Supermarket in South Burlington, retiring after 30 years of service. She enjoyed her trips to the casino with friends, family vacations, and trips to Florida with her son-in-law sitting by the pool and playing bingo.
She is survived by her daughters Kelly Connelley and Kathy Chaffee(Scott), and her beloved grandchildren Christopher Connelley, and Carley Chaffee, her brother Alton (Giselle) Whipple, and sisters, Pearl (Don) Whittemore, Priscilla Stacey, along with several nieces and nephews. Shirley is predeceased by her husband George Thuren, and brothers Earl, Everett, Hershel and Arthur Whipple.
A graveside service will be held on May 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Montpelier, VT.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in mom's name to your favorite charity, or make cookies for your local fire department.
Arrangements are under the care of LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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Karen Jean
April 16, 2021
My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Shirley’s family & friends. I was blessed to have known & worked with Shirley for many years at Hannafords. I told Shirley the last time I talked with her about how I would never forget about the egg salad sandwiches with green olives she would bring in for us for lunch. She would tape a little piece of chocolate to the top of the tin foil for our dessert She was an amazing lady who had a heart of gold
RIP “Squirely” ❤
Shelley Tourville
April 16, 2021
Dear Kelly and Kathy, I am so very saddened to see this :( my only comfort is knowing that George has waited a very long time to be with his beloved. George was our best man 38 years ago and Shirley has been a friend for life. We traveled, laughed, cried, and loved for years and she will be missed by many. God bless all of you and hold her beautiful memories close in your heart where she will be forever XOXO tears
Deb Bergeron
April 16, 2021
My life is better for having known her. She was the matriarch of Building B and her green thumb made beautiful gardens for us to enjoy. I will miss her so much. Prayers to her loving family.
Troy
April 16, 2021
Dear Kelley,
So sad to see your mom passed. As you know they’re are many fond memories between our families. On a good note, it’s great to know that the “crew is together again”.
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Cristine Gay
April 16, 2021
I knew Shirley from working with her at the fair. She taught me how to make Al's smoothies and how to prep the stand for the busy moments there. She was a wonderful person, kind and generous. I was glad to meet her. We also realized in talking that my family had met her daughter and son in law and grand daughter camping many years ago. What a small world. I looked forward to seeing her each fair season. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
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