Shirley D. Sangillo

Shirley D. Sangillo

Shirley Sangillo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dolby, Blais & Segee - Windham Chapel on Dec. 14, 2022.

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Shirley Dorothy Sangillo, at age 93 passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 10, 2022. She was born June 22, 1929, in Portland, a daughter of Myrtle & Edgar Varney Sr.
Shirley met the love of her life Ralph Sangillo and they married on September 1, 1948. Together they raised five children. She was very creative and blessed her family with many handmade gifts.
Shirley was preceded by her loving husband Ralph Sr.; and her children, Irene Littlefield and Harry Stilphen. She is survived by her children Ralph Jr. and wife Christine, Kattrina, Michael Sr. and wife Diane, Cheryl Stilphen, along with 17 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 11 Great Great Grandchildren with 2 on the way.
Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday December 18, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at the Windham Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee 434 River Road, Windham. A graveside ceremony will be held on Tuesday December 20, at 11:00AM at Old Calvary Cemetery 1461 Broadway, South Portland.

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