HAMPDEN – Shirley Thayer, 78, passed away peacefully Feb. 10, 2011, at a Brewer health care facility. Shirley was born April 27, 1932, in Hampden, daughter of the late Monford and Christine (Arbuckle) Thayer.
Shirley was a lifelong resident of Hampden. She was a graduate of Hampden Academy, where she was a member of the basketball team. For a short time, Shirley worked at Freese’s department store before working as a personal care attendant, a job that she loved very much. Shirley had a special love for animals and was a frequent contributor to the ASPCA and Bangor Humane Society. Shirley will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Shirley is survived by her sister, Dolores Toothaker; nephew, Kevin Toothaker and fiancee, Janice Fuller; an aunt, Marjorie Wadligh; a cousin, Mary Louis Wadligh; special friends, Dick and Merle Jenkins; as well as several special nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
Family and friends may visit noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden. Interment will be in the spring at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s honor may be made to Bangor Humane Society, 693B Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through
www.hampdengilpatrick.com.