Shirley Lavigne, 92
Dan McClelland
Shirley A. Lavigne, age 92, of 111 Wawbeek Avenue, passed away January 22, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 26th from 3p.m.-5p.m. at the Frary Funeral Home, Tupper Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley will be conducted at St Alphonsus Church in the spring at a date to be determined.
Shirley is survived by her five children, Jackie Denis and her husband Larry, of Tupper Lake and Nebo, NC, Howard Lavigne and his wife Joanne of Pennellville, NY, Dean Lavigne and his wife Marcy of Tupper Lake, Mary LaLonde and her husband Stuart of Tupper Lake and Lisa Bryda and her husband Dean of Castleton, NY; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Walter and her two daughters Taire and Michelle.
Shirley was born on February 3, 1931 in Tupper Lake, the daughter of Edmond and Emily (Disotell) Auclair. She graduated from Tupper Lake Schools in 1948 and married Walter on January 23, 1950 at St Alphonsus Church.
Shirley worked at the Altamont Dairy and the Telephone Company for many years before becoming a stay at home mom. During her stay at home though, Shirley worked many occupations such as: school cafeteria worker, real estate agent, Avon salesperson, and was instrumental in numerous special occasions for local people in providing wedding and birthday cakes, invitations and numerous other accessories for the occasion.
Shirley was very active in her community as a Eucharistic minister, volunteer for Mercy Health Care, St. Alphonsus choir, St. Anne Society, and past President of the Tupper Lake History Museum. Shirley’s most treasured time was spent with family. She also enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, traveling, bowling, snowmobiling, gambling and the great outdoors.
Donations can be made in Shirley’s memory to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, N.Y. 12839 or the Tupper Lake History Museum, PO Box 824, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.