Shirley May Thayer (VanBrocklin), aged 86, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Summerfield, FL. Born on July 28, 1937, in Pierrepont, NY, Shirley dedicated most of her career to the healthcare field, working in various facilities across New York State and Connecticut. She spent a significant portion of her career in home care with Hospice where she cared for her patients with kindness and grace until her retirement at the age of 83.
Shirley was preceded in death by her life partner Thomas O'Brien, her parents, Mary Louise McDonald and Lewis Erskine VanBrocklin, as well as her 15 siblings and her sons Joseph and Scott Swinyer. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy And Dennis Thompson; daughter, Shawn Swinyer; son and daughter-in-law, Everett and Cori Swinyer; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Shirley's life was marked by her compassion and dedication to others.
Calling hours Sept 29th 11:00am to 1:00pm service to follow at Montville Funeral Home, 53 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Montville, CT 06382
