Shirley Claire Anderson

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Louis Joseph and Myrtle Loretta (Shirley) LaVallee.

Shirley was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary’s in Providence and early on had worked for Ma Bell as a telephone operator. She raised a family for many years before returning to work in the accounting department at the former Fiore Pontiac in West Warwick. Shirley was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her husband and children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Besides her husband, a retired Providence Firefighter, she is survived by her sons, William M. Anderson and his wife Anne of East Greenwich, Daniel J Anderson and his wife Mary of East Greenwich, her grandchildren, Colby M. Anderson, Noah M. Anderson, Brian F. Anderson, Catherine E. Anderson all of East Greenwich. She also leaves her siblings, Robert W. LaVallee and his wife Beverly of West Palm Beach, FL, David L. LaVallee of Johnston, Paula M. Cotoia of Cranston and Joan F. Gelfuso and her husband Frank of Cranston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday March 13, 2021 at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Mercy, 65 3rd Street, East Greenwich. Because of the current Covid restrictions still in place, burial is private. A walk-through wake will be held Friday March 12, 2021 in the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick from 4:00-6:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory can be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, www.giving.joslin.org/donation.