Shirley A. (Wells) Westman
Cambridge - Shirley Arlene (Wells) Westman, age 69, lost her courageous battle with cancer on February 12, 2008. She died with dignity in her home, the place she loved, surrounded by people she loved and who loved her. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Cambridge, born on July 26, 1938 daughter of the late Cecil “Pep” and Josephine “Jo” (Lamonda) Wells. She and her husband Richard D. “Dick” Westman made their life on the Westman Farm in Pleasant Valley. They raised their family there. Shirley served for many years as Town Auditor, a job she was very good at and that gave her great satisfaction. Shirley’s life was centered in her husband, her family, the farm and her community. She was always in charge, strong-willed and definite. She knew how to negotiate on behalf of the things she cared about.
She is survived by her husband Dick to whom she would have been married 50 years in May; Three Children: Son Richard A. Westman and partner Joan Nagy; Two daughters: Ellie Westman and Liz and her husband Colonel Cedric George. Shirley loved and was extremely proud of her four grandchildren: Granddaughters Morgan, Hannah and Sidney George and Grandson Andre Morton.
Her three siblings: Howard Wells and wife Patty, Linda Gingras and Barbara LaFountain and husband Myron.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel on Friday February 15, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be held in the summer, Shirley’s favorite time of year. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St, Fairfax, VT 05454.
