Shirley L. Hissem's obituary , Passed away on March 6, 2026 in West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Shirley L. Hissem

October 25, 1931 - March 6, 2026 (94 years old)

West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Shirley L. Hissem's obituary , Passed away on March 6, 2026 in West Brookfield, Massachusetts

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Varnum & Charbonneau Funeral Home Inc

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Shirley L. Hissem

October 25, 1931 - March 6, 2026 (94 years old)

West Brookfield, Massachusetts

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Shirley L. Hissem Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley L. Hissem of West Brookfield, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on March 6, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Georgie McPhee Curtis; her spouse Merle Walton Hissem; her daughter Debra LaPensee; and her siblings, Lila, Marcy, Joy, Joan, Larry and David.

She is survived by: her children, Shirley, David (Deb), Catherine (Robert) and William; her son-in-law Earl LaPensee; her niece Kimberly Pronto-Chisholm; her grandchildren, Angela, Heather, Ashley (Joseph), Michael (Emily) and John (Joleigh); and her great grandchildren, Snake, William, Charlie and Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Abby's House, 52 High Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, which provides housing and support for homeless and battered women and their children, or online at https://abbyshouse.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Varnum & Charbonneau Funeral Home Inc



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First Congregational Church of West Brookfield
36 N Main St, West Brookfield, MA 01585

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First Congregational Church of West Brookfield
36 N Main St, West Brookfield, MA 01585

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