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Shirley Ann Alsvig

1944 - 2025

Shirley Ann Alsvig obituary, 1944-2025, Athens, VT

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

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Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Brattleboro

57 High St.

Brattleboro, Vermont

Shirley Alsvig Obituary

Shirley Ann Alsvig was born in Meriden, CT but lived in Athens, VT at the age 80. Passed away on August 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She had 5 children, 7 grandkids and 10 great grandchildren. She beat lung cancer twice, she loved to fish and do her flowers when she was younger, She worked for Whitney Blake Company for many years and retired to relax, read books ,and do puzzles at home. There will be a Celebration of Life on August 30TH that includes a potluck.

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Published by The Brattleboro Reformer on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Sally Carrico

August 9, 2025

There are so many memories, so glad we had those last memories

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August 9, 2025

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57 High St., Brattleboro, VT 05301

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