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Shirley Bissonnette Obituary
of Leominster; 96
LEOMINSTER - Shirley M. (Holman) Bissonnette, 96 years old, of Leominster died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster. She is survived by her son Thomas R. Bissonnette and his wife Bette of Salem, NH; daughter Diane Bissonnette Moes of Boston; grandson Adam S. Bissonnette of Medford; nieces, Paula Richard and Marilyn Lemieux; many nieces and nephews from the Worcester area; grand and great-grand nieces and nephews; and her favorite yellow lab, Mara. She was predeceased by her husband Robert T. Bissonnette in 2009, her brother Albert Holman and son-in-law Andy Moes.
Shirley was born in Worcester on March 27, 1922, daughter of Edward D. and Eva G. (Johnston) Holman and resided in Leominster for the past 73 years. She worked as a supervisor at the former Tilton & Cook Co. in Leominster until her retirement. During World War II, Shirley worked in manufacturing at Norton Company in Worcester to aid in the war effort. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church, the Ladies of St. Anne and during her younger years, was active in Girl Scouts.
BISSONNETTE - Her funeral will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster with a Mass at 11 am in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster. Calling hours are Monday, January 14th from 3-6 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Leominster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Cecilia's Church Restoration Fund, 170 Mechanic St., Leominster, MA. 01453.www.richardsonfuneralhome.net.
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Karen MCGRATH
January 23, 2019
Shirley was a great lady. I met her through St Jean / Catholic Family. She always had a smile. She will always be fondly remembered.
Lois and Dick Courvile
January 16, 2019
Tom, Diane and family,
We were sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a special lady. Over the years, we saw her at Paula's house, usually at a birthday parties, and she always was smiling and a joy to talk to.
May she rest in peace with her Savior.
Paula Iacoboni-Richard
January 12, 2019
Aunt Shirley was not just my aunt, she was my Godmother and I feel that we had a special bond. She was always upbeat and had a great sense of humor and could always make me laugh when we were together. Never complained even though i could see her dealing with some struggles as she aged. Always happy to see you and willing to go whenever the opportunity was presented. Always treated my children and my grandchildren as her own never forgetting birthdays and other special events. Our family always celebrated holidays with her family and continued the thanksgiving tradition up until this last thanksgiving. She was a special lady and I loved her dearly and she is finally reunited with the love of her life...my Uncle Bob.
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