Shirley Mae Barrette
July 22, 1941 -
October 27, 2016
Shirley Mae Barrette, 75, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on July 22, 1941, to the late Joseph Merlo and Florence "Babe" Merlo-Saveljec.
On June 7, 1980, Shirley married the love of her life, Paul J Barrette.
Her passion was her family and friends. Her kitchen was where everyone gathered for coffee and conversation. Shirley also spent many late nights playing "Yahtzee" with her close friends, Judy Nelsen and Kathy Christman.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Dogan (Irma) Gregory, Jr., Debra Gregory-Pharr, Tamara Gregory, Tracy (Shawn) Haas, Jerry Barrette, John (Karen) Barrette, Paul (Linda) Barrette, Patrick (Dianne) Barrette, Jim (Sherri) Barrette and Joe (Tammy) Barrette as well as 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Josephine Smothers, Claudette (Sherlin) Smith and Joseph (Sandy) Merlo.
-Shirley will be Deeply missed! -
A special thank you to Dr. Michael Zeihen and the staff of United Hospital System for the compassionate and excellent care they provided to Shirley.
Service Info
A Memorial Service honoring Shirley’s life will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Private inurnment will take place in All Saints Cemetery.
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Pat (Mattner) KeatingShirley and I worked together many years ago at the Former Howard Johnson's motel and then we were neighbors after that. I will always remember her kindness and generosity. She was so easy to talk to and confide in which I did on many occasions. I know that her entire family will forever miss her. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Judy ByykkonenI still remember the first time I met Shirley. I loved her immediately . She was warm,kind,beautiful and she made you so happy,Paul! You had a wonderful life together and many warm memories to comfort you as time goes on.May God wrap His loving arms around all of you and bring you peace and comfort. your loving sister,judy
I am so, so sorry for the loss of my beautiful sister-in-law, Shirley Mae Barrette, my loving brother, Paul's wife. May she rest in peace. She was such a unique and caring individual. My brother Paul adored her. She was the greatest. Her life ended much too soon. I cherish the many wonderful memories that I will always carry with me. Love you so much, Shirley.
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Henry PichePaul and Family Paul I am so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. I lost my wife suddenly in April and I know what you are going through at this time. God bless you and your entire family Henry Piche Flushing Michigan
