Shirley Homstead Obituary

Name: Graveside service
Start: 2025-09-02T17:00:00
End: 2025-09-02T17:00:00
Location: Neally's Corner Cemetery

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Homstead of Hampden, Maine, whose life came to an end on August 23, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Homstead or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Shirley has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her husband George E. Homstead; and her grandson Brandon Homstead. She is survived by: her children, Edward Homstead (Marie) and Tammy Carlin; and her grandchildren, Ashley Homstead, Derek Mandigo (Natasha), Amanda Boucher (Jay) and Jacob Homstead. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brookings-Smith Funeral Home

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August 30, 2025

Anita, Dave & Jane, and Steven & Shannon Redman, and Diana & Ron Daniel sent flowers

“In loving memory of Shirley Homstead, We share in your sorrow. Our hearts are with you all at this time and always. With love during our lifelong friendship.”

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Sep 02

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Neally's Corner Cemetery
1101 Kennebec Rd, Hampden, ME 04444

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