WATERVILLE – Shirley Ann Ware of Waterville passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, surrounded by her friends. Born to mother Marie Ware, father unknown, at Sacred Heart. Raised in convents for most of her childhood, as a young adult she was at Pineland, Heartland and the Musky Center until she bought her own home on Carrean Street in Waterville.

Shirley never had any education in all the places she had ever been. It was only until she went with her brother Gerry and sister-in-law Janice that she had any simple education, however she was street smart and learned quickly due to the disadvantage she faced her whole life. She worked at Goodwill in Waterville, Boys and Girls Club in the kitchen, and volunteered at soup kitchens and local food pantries. She enjoyed being helpful and was always a busy body, always asking how or what she could help with.

Shirley loved to help, she took care of her brother and anyone who needed it. She saw the best in people so much so that she allowed people to live with her multiple times which in turn allowed for more abuse to happen. Shirley did not hold grudges and she forgave those that wronged her, her sprit was pure and heart was full of love and compassion. Shirley gave all she had and all she could to those she loved if you were lucky enough to have felt her love you knew what unconditional love was. A Sweet Friendship refreshes the soul. Proverbs 27:9

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Lori Ware; her niece, Janice Ware; her sister-in-law; and her loving pets Chico, Benjie, and Birds.

She is survived by her brother Gerry Ware and his family, her best friend and advocate Ruth and her family, and many friends she made along the way.

Celebration of life will be April 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. in Brunswick at Pathway Vineyard Church, 2 Columbus Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011. Reception to follow. Her ashes will be buried at St Francis Cemetery on April 29, 2024, at 10 a.m.

The Family would like to thank Androscoggin Hospice House of Auburn, Support Solutions of Lewiston, Lovejoy Healthcare Center of Albion, Uplift Inc of Gardiner for all their care with Shirley.

They ask In lieu of flowers please donate to these organizations per one of Shirley’s request. Acts 20:35 It is more blessed to give than to receive:

Mr Drew And

his Animals Too

HerpHaven Reptile

Rescue and

Sanctuary Wolves

of Maine Sanctuary

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