BELMONT-----Shirley Irene Phillips, 84, of Depot Street died on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Lakes Region General Hospital.
Shirley was born on March 19, 1935 in St. Albans, Vermont the daughter of Theodore and Irene (Roberts) Arel.
In her younger years, Shirley enjoyed fishing, camping, and the outdoors. She also enjoyed knitting and sewing with her dear friends. In her later years, Shirley thoroughly enjoyed countless family gatherings & visiting with friends. She was a master at retelling family history, leaving no detail out and often embellishing with new ones. The rare, inseparable bond between Shirley & her husband was to be admired and was something most will never witness in their lifetime.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 65 years, Albert "Tom" Leo Phillips, of Belmont; three sons, Thomas Phillips, Ronald Phillips and Randell Phillips; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Theodore Arel, Elmer Arel, Alfred Arel and Maurice Arel; sisters, Sandra Gallant, Theresa Payne and Mary Jean Rollo and several nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by a brother, Stanley Arel and by a sister, Carolyn Simmons.
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 3:00pm also at the Funeral Home.
For those who wish the family suggest that memorial donations may be made to the NH Special Olympics, 650 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.