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1934
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2019
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Shirley Farrell Obituary
Born in Fall River, MA Shirley was the daughter of the late Thomas Cooper and Estelle Perrin Cooper. Shirley was a graduate of Durfee High School class of 1951. Following high school, Shirley attended the Trusdale Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her RN. Shirley spent many years working as a Registered Nurse where she touched the lives of so many, both professionally and personally.
Shirley married after nursing school and moved first to Wyoming and eventually settling down in Watch Hill Rhode Island with husband, the late Patrick Joseph Donahue. There they would have three children while running a bed and breakfast named "Edge Hill Guest House." Shirley made many lifelong friends during this time. In 1978 Shirley and her children settled in Stonington Connecticut.
A talented artist, Shirley continued to make beautiful oil paintings throughout her life and into her elder years.
Shirley enjoyed traveling and cooking. A true New Englander, Shirley loved the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with them, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her three children, Sean P. Donahue, Erin Martley and her husband, Richard Barnaby Jr. and Colin T. Donahue all of Stonington; step-daughter-in-law, Julie Farrell of Stonington; three grandchildren, Bridget and Olivia Donahue and Liam Martley all of Stonington; two step-grandchildren, Shelby Farrell and Jamie Burnside; and a great-grandchild, Case Burnside. She was predeceased by her first husband, Patrick J. Donahue and a step-son, James B. Farrell.
Her family will receive relatives and friends Friday, October 11th from 5-8 pm at the Mystic Funeral Home Route 1 in Mystic. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 12th at 11:00 am at St. Mary Church in Stonington. Following the mass, her burial will be held privately.
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October 13, 2019
So many fond memories of times spent with Shirley. She was a terrific person and will surely be missed by all who knew her. My sympathies to her family.
Pam Herget
Suzanne Perrone
October 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Shirleys passing .
Shirley was the first of my sisters friends I called when she had her stroke a year ago then passed . My sister Diane Perrone Marsh was so fond of your Mom . May her soul be at rest .
So sorry Erin & all .
With heartfelt sympathy,
Suzanne Perrone
October 10, 2019
On loosing "Shirl" . Heaven is much brighter, here on earth not so! Thinking of her, with love and sending love to those for whom she cared so much. Deed
October 8, 2019
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Malted Barley on Saturday the 12th
from 12:30 - 4:00
Emil Fox
October 8, 2019
I am sorry to hear that Shirley has left us. Shirley was a wonderful woman who I am pleased to have known for many years. Shirley will certainly be missed.
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