Shirley Lee Dunleavy

1946 - 2024

Shirley Lee Dunleavy (Griggs) a long-time resident of Brattleboro and Guilford, VT, and Bernardston, MA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 29, 2024 at the age of 78 in Lebanon, NH.

Shirley was born on February 17, 1946, in Greenfield, MA to Richard W. Griggs and Rita J. Griggs (Morse). Growing up, Shirley loved spending time with her two sisters and cherished her time on her "Granna" Mabel Morse's farm in Newport, VT.

Family and a Christrian faith were guiding lights for Shirley. She looked forward with great anticipation to any family gathering, and her faith brought her peace and joy. Her last 31 years of marriage to her beloved husband Chuck and her time spent with her sister Donna were a major source of happiness and fulfillment.

A passionate lover of games, Shirley's competitive spirit brought fun to any family game night. Whether it was a game of pitch or a few rounds of Yahtzee, she loved to play, and that play created countless memories. Shirley enjoyed being known as the "The Yahtzee Queen."

Shirley also had a deep appreciation for the sun and its warmth. She found peace in a day at the beach, an afternoon in her garden, or a simple walk outdoors. The sun's light was a symbol for the brightness that she brought into the lives of so many others.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Dunleavy; her sister Donna Mowry (Griggs); her four children, Gregory (Kimberley) McCarthy, Dexter Ross, Leslie (Douglas) Lorenz, Becky (Kyle) Fisher; her stepchildren Ron Fletcher, Darla Fletcher, Jon Fletcher, Shannon Dunleavy, and Brianne Dunleavy; and her 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her Sister Rita "Gail" Pierce (Griggs).

A graveside service will be held Friday August 9, at 11:00am at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale, NH.

The Cremation Society of New Hampshire has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.csnh.com.