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Shirley Abosso Obituary
She was born April 15, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of the late William and Mary (Sienkowski) Wing.
Prior to her retirement, she worked her entire career as an office manager at various businesses in Illinois, Connecticut and Rhode Island. She enjoyed music, singing and painting. She was non-judgmental and enjoyed a vivacious life, and was well loved by many.
Baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1961, she was most recently a member of the North Stonington, Conn., congregation, and she remained faithful until her death.
She is survived by six children, Debra Meashintubby of Oklahoma, Dawn Lapore of Florida, Diane Welles of Rhode Island, Dane Abosso of Colorado, Del Abosso of Florida, and Danita Courtney of Maine; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dina Wood.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in North Stonington. Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to share an online condolence to the family.
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Deborah Johnston
April 28, 2019
Shirley is still in my thoughts! She was a wonderful example of kindness,understanding and love. Deborah Johnston
Catherine Naylor Price-Presley
May 7, 2013
To Dane & Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. Cathee
May 7, 2013
My heartfelt sympathies to the family. Proverbs 17:17 tells us that "A true companion is loving all the time and...is born for when there is distress." In times of such sorrow, the love and support of friends can help carry you through. May their comfort help sustain you during this difficult time.
With My Deepest Sympathy
Ken and Susan Slone
May 7, 2013
We worked side by side with Shirley in the Hope Valley Congregation. We were very new and she set such a good example in endurance. We left the area, came back years later, and found Shirley still setting a good example, proving faithful despite so many ups and downs in her life. She was always pleasant, always a smile, never a negative word. Even in the years prior to her health deteriorating, she plugged along. All our fondest memories from Hope Valley involve our days with Shirley in the ministry. We will now look forward to the day she comes back, with all her flair and talent. Our best to Dawn, Denita and Dane, better days are just ahead.
Pearl Swanson
May 6, 2013
My prayers and love go out to Shirley's Family and Friends. Love and Hugs Pearl a dear friend of Dawn
deborah johnston
May 6, 2013
She will be missed,She was a smart loving and caring women.I will be thinking of her and her family during this difficult time,
Dawn Lepore
May 6, 2013
I will miss you mom! You were always there for me.
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