Shirley Eaton ... raised in W. Lebanon; attended Nute

NEW DURHAM - On Sunday, December 10, 2017, a red cardinal arrived to open the gates of heaven, to welcome our angel Shirley Bowden Eaton, the daughter of Pearl Winfred and Hazel (Tilton) Bowden, died at home, surrounded by her loving family. Since being diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer in August of 2013, she fought with unwavering positivity and hope.
Shirley was born on March 15, 1948, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. She was raised in West Lebanon, Maine. Shirley attended grade school at Lebanon Elementary, and graduated from Nute High School with the class of 1966.
Shirley Bowden married James Eaton in 1970 and moved to New Durham, where they raised two daughters. She was employed at Sandy's Coiffures in Farmington, N.H., for 50 years. Due to her caring heart, many of her clients became lifelong friends as they often shared in each other's lives. Many knew her from the Country Daisy Florist, which she owned and operated with her daughter Sandi from 1997-2005. Shirley was quite active in the Farmington community and supported the Women's Club for many years. Many knew her to be very artistic and multitalented. Her family nicknamed her "The Cruise Director", because she flourished at planning many family adventures. Shirley created many happy memories with her friends and family at the family cottage, "The Sandcastle" on the beach in Wells, Maine.
Shirley was loved by all and was a guiding force to everyone she cared about. Shirley leaves behind her devoted husband James; daughter Sandra (Sandi) and son in-law Dan Bellemore; daughter Stacy Eaton and boyfriend JT Nagle; beloved granddaughters Olivia and Allison Bellemore; brother James and sister in-law Sandra Bowden; sister Sandra and brother in-law Charles Diprizio; brother Bill and wife Sonia Bowden; brother in-law Craig and sister in-law Pat Eaton; sister in-law Marilyn Eaton and friend Jerry; numerous nieces and nephews as well as their spouses and families, and many cherished friends.
Shirley was predeceased by her parents; mother and father in-law Melvin and Eleanor Eaton; her niece Jennifer Zani; nephew Sean Eaton; and a very special chemo cohort Juanita Dean O'Donnell.
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu............