LINCOLN – Shirley Blake Brehaut, 81, died peacefully Feb. 19, 2008, in Lincoln. She was born Sept. 24, 1926, in Lincoln, the daughter of George and Villa (Libby) Blake. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Stanley H. Brehaut; her beloved son, Stan Brehaut; and sister, Rita Gifford. She is survived by her daughter, Rozanne Porter and her husband, Jim, of Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Brenda Brehaut of Enfield; grandsons, John Porter and Sue of Lee, Ty Brehaut and Courtney of Waterville, and Tristen Brehaut of Enfield; granddaughter, Lindsay Harmon and Andrew of Hampden; great-grandchildren, Michelle and Megan Porter of Lincoln, Bernie Connors of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Brittany Connors of Lee; sister, Viva Day of Holden; brother, Dale Blake of Lincoln; several special nieces and nephews. Shirley retired after many years as the switchboard operator at Penobscot Valley Hospital. She was a member of Lincoln Center Baptist Church and Penobscot Valley support group. Shirley was known for her contagious smile, her quick wit, and her baking skills especially her pies and shredded wheat bread. The family thanks the staff of Cummings Healthcare, Howland, who treated Shirley as family for the past two years. Friends may call 3-4 p.m. Thursday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Spring interment will be at Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Shirley wished money be donated to the activities fund at Cummings Healthcare for the building of an outdoor gazebo. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
SHIRLEY BLAKE BREHAUT
