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1935
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2016
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Shirley THORNTON Obituary
Shirley J. Thornton, 80, of Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born October 30, 1935 in Hartford daughter of the late Roger and Emily (Taylor) Thornton. Shirley was employed by CIGNA for over 35 years before retiring. She attended Metropolitan Community Church, Hartford, she was an avid reader and a big fan of the UCONN men and women's basketball as well as the New York Knicks. She is survived by a daughter, Sheila Thornton (Abby Goodman) of Wethersfield; a sister, Barbara Thornton Burgess (Rutherford "Rudy") of Rocky Hill; three grandchildren, Ebonie McWhite (Arthur), Sharishma Thornton Belfast (Malik), Shauntelle Carter; two special friends, Shirley Camby and Beverly Callis; her caregiver, Amarillis Apellaniz. Shirley was predeceased by her brothers, Richard, Roger, John, Harold, Jamie, Everett, Clifford and Charles. Her family will receive friends Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 10-11 AM at Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor followed by funeral services at 11 AM at Carmon Windsor Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St - I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Lynette
March 18, 2025
Hi Sheila & Friends! Thinking of Shirl-Girl and the best of times at Hi-Lie's, softball games, house parties, and other friends like Doris Peavy! Many blessings & memories.
Lynette
March 18, 2021
Shirl-girl loved music of the 70s. You can ring my bell! Always love you!❤
Gale Jameson
April 14, 2016
Sheila,Sorry to hear about your mom's passing,I just found out yesterday,April13th.It was such a pleasure knowing her all these years.She was a wonderful person to me,and I'll always remember our years at C G.She'll always have a special place in my heart.
Jeanne Clifford
March 30, 2016
Hi Sheila, Last time I saw you two was at a CG reunion at the Skyline. My memories of your Mom were always good ones. Enjoyed her as a co-worker, supervisor and always considered her my friend. She will forever hold a very special place in my heart. My sympathies to you and your family.
Fondly,
Jeanne Clifford
Jackie MacDonald
March 29, 2016
Sheila,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a good woman and a hard worker and will be missed by many people. I have no doubt she is now up in heaven looking down on us all. Shirley was one of the first people I met when I went to work for CG back in 1969 and I will never forget her. Although I know she has missed the last few gatherings, I will miss seeing her at our annual CG Reunion group. May God bless you and your family and may he help you through this very trying time in your life.
Barbara Pastula
March 29, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley's family on
her passing. We knew her at BHS, played
basketball and had fun together. We have
thought of her often through the years. We
shall never forget Shirley! God Bless!
Don and Barbara (Bobbi Decker) Pastula
West Danville, Vermont
March 29, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley's family on her passing. We kmew her at BHS, played basketball and had fun together. We have
thought of her often through the years.
We shall never forget Shirley. God Bless!
Don and Barbara(Bobbi Decker)Pastula
West Danville, Vt.
Lynette Campbell
March 28, 2016
You loved me for me. SOMETIMES I was LEONARD, sometime I was Lynnie (just for you). "Shirl Gurl" loved hanging out with friends at "Hi Lie's" cafe after a softball game; and you would always get up to dance to Ring My Bell (among other favs) and gurl you had a contagious laugh. You are in my heart and I'll be talking with ya ...as I did last month and always in my prayers! BTW, UCONN JUST WON FINAL 4. 73 games undefeated; going for 4th championship. THIS ONE'S for you, Shirl Girl.Lol LOVE YOU HEAPS
Madi Vannaman
March 28, 2016
Sheila and family, Our prayers are with you and your family during this tender season of grief and loss. We will always remember Shirley's zest for life and love of you and her family. Madi, Robbie and Butch - Lawrence, Kansas
March 28, 2016
Sending our condolences Miss Sheila, we love you all!
Love Always, Sharae Frank- Scott and family
Carmon Community Funeral Homes
March 28, 2016
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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