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6/24/1941
DIED
1/5/2023
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Shirley Goodspeed Obituary
She graduated from Valley Regional High School in 1958. Shirley worked for many years as a purchasing agent for Berlin Steel and Stone & Webster Engineering at Millstone Unit 3.
Shirley is survived by her sons, Gregory S. Goodspeed of Waterford, and James R. Goodspeed of Old Saybrook; daughter Lynn K. Goodspeed of East Lyme; sister Sonja Langer of Clinton; and grandson Casey Snyder of Waterford. She was predeceased by her brother Donald Graves; and her grandson Ellis Snyder.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com.
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Roxane Lane-Dove
January 19, 2023
To all the times I used to visit your house; when I was in high school. Knowing your son since I was 5; listening to him talk about you all these years. The love Greg has for his Mom is a incredible.
Ellie & Norm Zercher
January 16, 2023
Shirley, you have been missed for a long time and you will continue to be missed. Your children have loved you are strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Rest in Peace my old friend and May God Bless.
Mark Ciliano
January 15, 2023
To the Goodspeed family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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