Sharon Short

Sharon Short, 80, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was born on September 30, 1945, in Putney, Vermont, to Olive and Harold Frost.

Sharon was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family was the center of her life. Fondly known as the karaoke queen, she brought joy, laughter, and music wherever she went. Sharon cherished time spent with her family and her many dear friends, creating memories that will be treasured forever. She was also a proud and dedicated member of the Putney Fire Department Auxiliary, where she enjoyed supporting her community and the firefighters she cared so deeply about.

Survivors include her loving children: daughter Marcy Short (Sara Moore), son Greg Short, and youngest daughter Jennifer Short; her grandchildren, Sara Gauthier (Jose Rodriguez), Laol Short (Jacob Kelton), Kali Gauthier (Noah Wilkins), Jacob Short, and Marcus Short; and her beloved great-grandsons, Elias and Asher.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, David "Stub" Short; her parents, Olive and Harold Frost; and her son-in-law, Christopher Russell.

Sharon's warmth, spirit, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy will live on through the family and friends whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Putney Volunteer Firefighter Association , P.O. Box 315, Putney, VT 05346, or to Post 5 Baseball Mail to Eric Libardoni 120 Hinsburg RD Brattleboro VT 05301, both organizations that were meaningful to Sharon.