WORCESTER____Shirley A. (Godin) Gabaree, 66, of 9 Clive St., died Tuesday May 13 in UMass - Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North.
She leaves three sons, Michael P. Gabaree of Rutland; James Gabaree of Huntsville, Alabama and Guy J. Gabaree of Worcester; two daughters, Michele R. Varney and Laurie Jean Beeso both of Worcester; a brother, Roger Godin of Spencer; two sisters, Gladys Salatka and Gloria Soderblom both of Worcester; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Blandina (Marquis) Godin and lived in Fitchburg several years before returning to Worcester many years ago.
Mrs. Gabaree was a principal clerk 15 years for the Worcester Housing Authority and retired in 2002.She was a member of Greendale Peoples Church. She was graduated from St. Anthonys Elementary School, Notre Dame High School and took property management courses at Quinsigamond Community College.
The funeral will be held on Friday May 16 from Henry - Dirsa Funeral Home, 33 Ward St., with a service at 10 a.m. in Greendale Peoples Church, 25 Francis St. After cremation burial will be private in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Thursday May 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, Ma., 02110.