Shirley M. (Thayer) Getchell 88, a longtime resident of Whitman, Massachusetts died at home lovingly surrounded by her family on August 6, 2022.
Born in Abington in 1934, second daughter of Lawrence and Helen Thayer.
Shirley graduated from Abington High in 1952 and two years later married her childhood sweetheart Manus. They enjoyed 68 wonderful years. Together they raised 6 children Michael (Regina) Getchell, Mark (Katherine) Getchell, Mary (Walter deceased) Bagnell, Kathleen (Stephen) Rinaldi, Thomas (Jill) Getchell and Amy Getchell, ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Shirley enjoyed traveling, her winter home and friends in Florida, quilting, sewing, knitting, Mother’s Club events and was an avid golfer winning many awards throughout the years. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren with their various sporting events.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert and Richard Thayer and sister Barbara Berretta.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations to be sent to Brockton Visiting Nurse Association or Whitman Council of Aging.
Family and friends are invited to attend her visiting hours on Saturday August 13 from 1:00-3:00 PM followed by a service at 3:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Burial will be at a later date.