Shirley (Lepore) Mitchell, 89 of Ashland passed away Thur. Nov. 9th peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Clinton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Pomeroy) Lepore and wife of the late Dr. Daniel A Mitchell who died in 1974.

Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and gave selflessly to all.  She took a religious oath and became a Secular Franciscan serving the Lord her entire life.  She co-founded "The Shepherd's Table" in Worcester, MA, serving homemade meals to the most vulnerable of society.  She travelled on religious pilgrimages to Lourdes, France, Medjugorje, Yugoslavia as well as Ireland and throughout the United States. She climbed mountains, water skied, was an avid reader and educator. She was also creative in the arts of stained glass and artisan wool design as well as being an accomplished chef in all cuisines.

Since childhood Shirley was a voracious conversationalist; always inquiring about the hows and whys of everything. Because of this, she learned the Italian language, became a published writer of short stories and poetry, and became a certified Reiki Master.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and catholic servant.

She is survived by four children, Daniel Mitchell and his wife Sandy, Meg Veno and her partner Gary Kent, John Mitchell and his wife Ellen, and Shirley "Sherry" Grant and her husband Joe, six grandchildren, Zachary Grant and his wife Paola, Joseph Grant, Harrison "Harry" Grant, Daniel Mitchell, John "Jack" Mitchell, Meghan Mitchell and her fiancé Aiden Kennedy, and one great-grandchild, Thomas Grant.  She was pre-deceased by her son Mark Mitchell, son-in-law, Robert Veno, and sisters, Janet Primeau and Ann Reith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon. Nov. 13th at 10:30am in St. Cecilia's Parish, 54 Esty St. Ashland, MA with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland.  Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.  In lieu of flowers Catholic Charities of Worcester County, 10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610

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