Shirley Therrien

LEWISTON – Shirley Therrien, 78, of Lewiston, passed away in her home with her family by her side on July 25, 2023. Shirley was born Sept. 18, 1944, to Liane Begin and Ernest Ouellette. She married her loving husband Ralph Therrien in June of 1963 and recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.

She most loved spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow.

She worked an extensive career at Falcon Shoe. After her retirement she enjoyed working at Sam’s Italian and Bourque’s Market.

She was predeceased by her parents, Liane Begin, Ernest Ouellette, Foster son Peter Therrien and most recently brother Tom Ouellette. She is survived by her husband Ralph, children Debra Arbo and husband Michael, John Therrien and wife Sandra, and Sabrina Therrien and Troy, Dana Pelletier and wife Kari, along with four grandchildren, Stephanie and husband Jamien, Caitlin and husband Jared, Jacob and wife Carolyn, Britny and husband Zachary and seven great-grandchildren, Melia, Nora, Raelin, Jayce, Abigail. Chloe and Henry.

Services will be August 10, at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa Street, Lewiston, Maine. Visiting hours will be 10-11 a.m., with a memorial service 11 a.m.

A special thank you to all who cared for her during her prolonged illness.