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Shirley Thompson Obituary
- January 14, 2024
Age 81 of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly. Wife of 61 years to Allen D. Thompson, mother of Lorrean (Chester) Banko, Cheryl (Marty) Wisz, Theresa (Michael) Champlin, Julie (Daniel) Dirmyer, Jane (late Kenneth) Hoefert and Ellen (late Perry) (Timothy Smith) Caswell, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Hangen and sister of 13 brothers and sisters. Also many many nieces and nephews. Shirley loved helping her many family, friends and neighbors. She also loved collecting piggy banks and statues for many years. Calling hours will be held on Friday January 19, 2024 from 4-8 PM at JOHN 0. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) in the City of Tonawanda, where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 8 PM Friday following the calling hours. Everyone welcome to attend. A burial with relatives and friends attending will take place at 11 AM in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery the following day Saturday January 20th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to the Family of Shirley Thompson. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com.
Memories and Condolences
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James Webb Sr.
January 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss ----- my condolences to Al and all the family ---- I can remember as a kid spending many of nights and days sleeping over --- I cannot Thank Shirley and Al enough for taking care of my mother while she lived in the same complex --- I wish I could pay my respects to them all in person , but I am fighting some sort of Flu that is kicking my behind . Again So Sorry for your loss.
Sharon Major
January 18, 2024
I have fond memories of Shirley. She was such a nice lady. My sympathy are with you all in the kids if wife, Mom and Grandma.
Steven blake
January 17, 2024
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Shirley´s passing she was a lovely woman and will be missed terribly.
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