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SHIRLEY CORNING HAECKEL

1957 - 2016

SHIRLEY CORNING HAECKEL obituary, 1957-2016, Old Saybrook, CT

BORN

1957

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Swan Funeral Home

1224 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

SHIRLEY HAECKEL Obituary

HAECKEL, SHIRLEY CORNING Shirley Corning Haeckel, of Halfpenny Lane Old Saybrook, died Tuesday August 16, 2016, surrounded by her family and friends. She is the wife Thomas E. Haeckel. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 15, 1957. Daughter of Pearl Kogut of Old Saybrook and the late James Taplin. Shirley was the owner of the Highliner II Cafe in Westbrook since 2008 and formerly worked at the Cherrystone Restaurant in Old Lyme. Although known as an astute and successful businesswomen, she will be better remembered as a loyal, compassionate, and generous friend with a ready smile and an interest in always doing the right thing. She loved warm weather, a beach in Florida, and her many great friends. She will be sorely missed. Her quote when she graduated high school was “Grow up to do the things you want to do not the things people tell you to do” She did that!!! Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Justin (Carly) Falla of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Connor McCall of Old Saybrook. Also survived by two stepsons, Stephen (Kelly) and David (Jenny) Haeckel. Survived by two sisters, Moira Hughes of Scotland and Helen Davis of Montville. Predeceased by her sister Lourranie Eldridge. Also survived by dreariest friend Marian O’Brien and by 3 grandchildren. She leaves many friends and relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Carl Swan at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd. Old Saybrook. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, August 19 from 4-7pm. A Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at the Westbrook Elks Lodge, Seaside Ave., Westbrook on Friday August 26 from 1-6pm.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2016.

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Michael and Crystal Sonn

August 24, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley's family at this time.

Ellen, Mike and Kiernan O'Herlihy

August 24, 2016

Shirley was a beautiful person who always seemed to have a smile and a piece of her life to share. I will miss her voice, especially when we were talking about our kids, who were everything to her. Our last memory of seeing Shirley was at Connor's graduation in June, an event that she was so proud of and wouldn't have missed for the world! I smile knowing that Shirley is watching over us all.

Misty Lewis

August 24, 2016

My thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family Justin during this tough time. So sorry for your loss.

August 23, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you comfort during this difficult time.

Bernie Maltese

August 23, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Conner and the entire family. God Bless!
Bernie Maltese

August 23, 2016

Shirley always had a simile for everyone. She was a lot of fun and a great person. Tom I'm sorry I live so far away at this time. Joe Vozarik

James Donatello

August 23, 2016

We all will remember her smiling face and happy memories

Rich Sullivan

August 22, 2016

Tom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Shirley was a very special women. We have many found memories of her and the Highliner. May she rest in peace. Rich & Laureen Sullivan

Laura Gray

August 22, 2016

I am so sorry Tom, Connor, and Marian. What a beautiful obituary for a beautiful woman. She was so generous and loving, and an extraordinary mother. Shirley had a heart of gold.

John Nilson

August 21, 2016

Tom,
So sorry for your loss. Carry on with her business for she would have wanted to bring happiness to her friends and patrons. John & Susan Nilson

August 20, 2016

R.I.P Shirley. Keep laughing. Cathe and Charlie Hall

Debbie Millspaugh-VanEpps

August 20, 2016

Such heartbreaking news, keeping your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet Violissi

August 19, 2016

Tom, my heart and thoughts are with you at this very sad time ... So sorry... You two were so happy together. You are in my prayers

Karen Gordon

August 19, 2016

My condolences to Tom and all those many that loved Shirley. May her sweet soul rest in peace!

Denise Jump

August 19, 2016

So sorry to here this news. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Mark and Mary (O'Brien) Wilke

August 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley's family and friends. We did not know Shirley well, but what we learned was this was a lady with a very beautiful heart. She was very special to our Aunt Marian O'Brien. When we went to Old Saybrook, she treated us as if we were her family. Her warm and welcoming heart will stay with us forever.

RITA/JOHN KRAJEWSKI/OLSCHAFSKIE

August 19, 2016

August 19, 2016

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO WITH THE FAMILY ON LEARNING OF THE PASSING OF A DEAR FRIEND, SHIRLEY. ALWAYS WITH A BRIGHT SMILE AND A BIG 'HELLO'. MAY YOU ENJOY ETERNAL COMFORT AND PEACE.

RITA (BABE) and BROTHER JOHN
OLD LYME AND ENFIELD

David and Jody Nelson

August 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirleys entire family, she was a wonderful woman and good friend to us both, her smile always lighting up the room whenever she appeared. We will cherish many fond memories of trips with her from the tracks of saratoga to her driving us all thru the streets of miami frantically trying to get to the cruise ship, we will miss our cruise director dearly, may you rest in peace Shirl.

Ed and Karen Stachura

August 18, 2016

We were so sad to learn of Shirley's passing. She always had a smile for everyone. Be at peace Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers for Tom and the family.

Sherri Wolf

August 18, 2016

Much Love, and peace be with you.. We will hold you in our memories til we all meet again. Condolences to your many loved ones who will miss you in the meantime..

June Vigliotto

August 18, 2016

You were a great woman & I will miss you. Now that you're out of pain, you can rest in peace.
Lots of love to Tom & the rest of her family & friends XO

August 18, 2016

May you smile from above as you find extreme comfort and peace.... You have been an amazing true family friend and you will always be in our hearts !!! Our deepest condolences reach out to Tom and your entire family !!!!
All of our love,
Joie, Erica, Emiley and Eva Darrow <3

Daniel M Schiavone

August 18, 2016

I am deeply saddened to here of the loss of Shirley. My prayers and thoughts are with Shirley's mother, husband, children and grandchildren and her entire family. May Shirley Rest In Peace.

Lorraine Rodriguez

August 18, 2016

You will be missed aunt Shirley.

Mike Trella

August 18, 2016

After meeting Shirley a handful of times, it was very obvious what a great person she was and how much she loved and was loved by her family and friends. She will be missed very much. My condolences to Tom and the rest of her family.

Diane & David Kukta

August 18, 2016

Shirley was a true friend to everyone. She wil be missed by everyone. She had a big heart & a wonderful smile. She gave & worked hard for others. When she set out to accomplice anything she always gave it her all. God has an angel with him now.

Shirley was one of the most generous and caring person I know. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

Emily & John Rich

August 18, 2016

Henry Putz

August 17, 2016

Shirley will be missed by anyone that was, or is, a regular at the Highliner. She was always the sweetest Hostess and, even if I had been away for a few years, would always greet me with "Hey, Henry!". My heart goes out to her family and all of my old friends at the Highliner. God bless!

Henry Putz

Leah Hinchliffe

August 17, 2016

My most sincere sympathies to Marian and the family...Shirley was an amazing woman with a radiant smile.... She will be greatly missed...

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Swan Funeral Home

1224 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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Westbrook Elks Lodge

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