Shirley "Mimi" Lefebvre

Shirley "Mimi" Lefebvre

Shirley Lefebvre Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Abbey Cremation Service - Rocky Hill on Mar. 13, 2026.
Shirley Goodhue Lefebvre, A.K.A. Mimi, passed away peacefully at home October 10, 2025 at the age of 88. Shirley was born March 5, 1937 in Washington, VT the daughter of the late Clayton and Catherine Goodhue, she lived most of her adult life in the greater Hartford, Ct area.

Shirley is predeceased by her husband Robert Lefebvre, son Paul, brother William and sisters Ellen and Dorothy. She leaves behind her son Mark, grandchildren Robert and Leah Mae, and great grandson Jameson. She also leaves behind her Goodhue family in St. Johnsbury, VT as well as her good friends Leslie and Karen, and extremely loyal cat companion Buster.

We would like to thank the people at Vitas Hospice for their compassion, especially Penelope and Ursula. Shirley wished to leave in a quiet and private way, so with that being her wish all services will be private.

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