Shirley "DeFosse" Caprera's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Auburn, Massachusetts

Shirley "DeFosse" Caprera

April 20, 1934 - October 13, 2025 (91 years old)

Auburn, Massachusetts

Shirley "DeFosse" Caprera's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Auburn, Massachusetts

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Britton Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Shirley "DeFosse" Caprera

April 20, 1934 - October 13, 2025 (91 years old)

Auburn, Massachusetts

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Shirley Caprera Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Caprera of Auburn, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on October 13, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edgar A. DeFosse and Yvonne A. DeFosse (Raboin); her brother Ronald A. DeFosse; her son-in-law Michael T. McCarthy; and her husband George P. Caprera.

She is survived by: her daughters, Beverly R. McCarthy (Eric Casavant) and Sandra Caissie (Robert Caissie); her granddaughters, Brianna Caissie and Georgia Caissie (Tyler Lindquist); and her close friends, Sue Burgess, Paula Treveloni and Barbara Simons. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross (https://www.redcrossblood.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Britton Funeral Homes, Inc.



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Oct 24

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North American Martyrs Church
8 Wyoma Dr, Auburn, MA 01501

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Oct 24

Funeral service

North American Martyrs Church
8 Wyoma Dr, Auburn, MA 01501

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