Shirley T. (Menard) Perazzola

Sturbridge...Shirley T. Perazzola, (Menard) died February 28, 2025 at Brookside Healthcare Center in Webster, MA after a long illness.  Her husband of 54 years was the late Vincent P. Perazzola, who died in 2004.

She leaves her grandson Mario V. Perazzola, Jr. of Southbridge, her brother Donald Dion of Florida, and many nieces and nephews, and many close friends. She was predeceased by her son Mario V. Perazzola, Sr. who died January 19, 2025 , and her brother Eugene Menard of Sturbridge. 

Shirley was born in Springfield, MA in May 11, 1933, daughter of the late Armand and Mabel (LeClaire) Menard Dion, and has lived in Sturbridge for many years. 

Shirley was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church in Southbridge, more than 50 years ago.  She has been a blessing and an inspiration throughout the decades, as she honored God with her faithfulness, dedication and long time service. She will be greatly missed by her church family but remembered for the joyful sparkle in her eyes, her spunky personality and the fun we had with her as we all grew closer to the Lord.

Shirley’s pride and joy was her grandson, Mario Perazzola Jr., whom she nurtured and helped to raise. She took him many places, taught him many life lessons, and was so proud to bring him to family parties, get togethers and special events.  

Shirley retired from the former Providence House Nursing Home (Southbridge Rehab & Healthcare Center) where she worked in the housekeeping department for 17years. She previously worked at the American Optical Co.

A graveside service with Pastor Isaac Rattin, will be held at 11AM, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in North Cemetery, Maple Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566, for both Shirley and her son Mario.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 515 Dennison Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550.

Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA is assisting with the arrangements.

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