Shirley A. Williams

Shirley Ann (Bray) Williams, 78, of Andover, formerly of Coventry, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died on Saturday, November 15, 2014 with her family at her side. Shirley was born on November 7, 1936, in Manchester, daughter of the late Albert F. and Victoria J. Bray. She resided in Coventry for several years before moving to Andover in 1963. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the State of Connecticut as a Head Chef at Mansfield Training School and Windham High School. Shirley leaves us with her Love and Strength. A life fulfilled with an independent nature. The heart of a farmer, she enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, gardening, braiding rugs, knitting, crocheting and crafts with her girls. She travelled to many parts of the country. She loved watching NASCAR races, UCONN basketball games, bird-watching, her cats, finding new recipes, word jumbles and playing cards in her cozy home. She especially loved visits by her family and friends. Shirley said, "I talk to My Lord" and now she is safe in God's Love. She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Lee and Mike Porter of Hebron, Robin and Bruce Bergeron of Coventry and Cheryl and Timothy Christensen of Vernon, her four loving grandchildren; Michael Bergeron and his wife, Nora and their daughter Michaela, Ashley Bergeron, Jamie Lynn Christensen D'Amato and her husband, Marc D'Amato and Timothy Christensen Jr. Shirley also leaves her brother, Albert Bray and his wife Audrey of Coventry, her two sisters-in-law, Marianne Bray of Manchester and Merlene "Weesie" Bray of Willington, several nieces, nephews and her longtime friend, Richard LaFlesh Jr. of Andover. In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her two brothers, William F. Bray and Dr. Robert L. Bray DDS. Services and burial at East Cemetery, Manchester, private. No calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Connecticut., 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT, 06111. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com




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