Shirley Penniman's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2025 in Acton, Massachusetts

Shirley Penniman

May 4, 1937 - June 2, 2025 (88 years old)

Acton, Massachusetts

Shirley Penniman's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2025 in Acton, Massachusetts
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Shirley Penniman

May 4, 1937 - June 2, 2025 (88 years old)

Acton, Massachusetts

Shirley Penniman Obituary

The world bids farewell to Shirley Penniman of Acton, Massachusetts, departing on June 2, 2025 at the age of 88. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lillian Olsen (Breault) and Peter Olsen; her husband William E. Penniman; her daughter Sandra Lynn Penniman; and her grandsons, John Penniman of Leominster Ma and Noah Penniman of Arlington.

She is survived by: her sons, William (Deborah) of Nashua, NH, Thomas (Jean) of Leominster, MA, James of Acton, MA, Peter (Sandra) of Leominster, MA, George of Acton, MA and Michael of Acton, MA.. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Acton Funeral Home (470 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 9th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St Benedict Abbey (252 Still River Rd, Harvard, MA 01467).

In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society, in Shirley's name.



Sun

June 08

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Acton Funeral Home
470 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720

Mon

June 09

Funeral service

10:30 AM

St Benedict Abbey
252 Still River Rd, Harvard, MA 01467

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