Shirley Anne Bailey

Shirley Anne Bailey, age 89, passed away quietly on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ayer Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a long-time resident of Pepperell, MA, and was born in Orange, MA.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Bailey, as well as her two brothers, Charles O’Brien and Russell O’Brien. 

Shirley is survived by her four daughters, Bonnie Cogswell and husband Steven, Debbie Nutter and husband Roland, Monica Ellison and husband George, and Marilyn Rios and husband Arlindo dos Rios. She had seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Dennis O’Brien.

Shirley will be laid to rest with her husband Kenneth at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, MA. The interment will be for immediate family.

Donations may be made in Shirley’s honor to PACH Outreach, 66 Hollis Street, PO Box 1247, Pepperell, MA 01463 (www.pachoutreach.org)