EASTPORT – Shirley C. Mullen, 74, passed away April 7, 2013, in Bangor, surrounded by her family. She was born July 21, 1938, in New Brunswick, Canada. Shirley was the daughter of Edith and William Foran and special couple, Celia and Ernest Peterson.
She attended Carleton County Community College, graduating class of 1957, and then went on to attend Zion Bible Institute, graduating in 1960. Shirley was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Eastport, where she sang in the choir and belonged to Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed knitting, loved to watch the Boston Red Sox and her kids and grandkids sports events but the love of Shirley’s life was raising her five children, she enjoyed every moment spent with family.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her siblings; including a special brother and sister, David MacIntyre and Ardean Kearney. Surviving is her children, Chris Mullen, Robert “Bobby” Mullen, both of Eastport, Jennifer Patterson and husband, Robert, of Perry, Brian Mullen and wife, Juanita, of Hermon and Jonathan Mullen and wife, Kristin, of Blue Hill; eight special grandchildren, Megan and Vanessa Patterson of Perry, Amber, Garrett, River and Cameron of Hermon and Sarah and Ryan of Blue Hill.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Mays Funeral Home, Flagg Chapel, 72 High St., Eastport. A funeral Mass will begin 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at St. Joseph’s, 51 Washington St., Eastport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastport Nursing Home “Van Fund”, 23 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 or Shead Athletic Boosters Club, 89 High St., Eastport, ME 04631. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
Shirley C. Mullen
