Obituary: Shirley Harvie Reilly 87, of Branford

Information via PORTO FUNERAL HOME

Shirley Harvie Reilly 87, of Branford formerly of East Haven beloved wife of the late Francis J. Reilly passed away on February 19, 2016 in Branford Hills Health Care Center.

Loving mother of Elizabeth (Paul) Gertsch of New Smyrna Beach FL, Robin (Richard) Pollock of North Branford, Francis P. “Frank” (Deborah) Reilly of East Haven, Nicholas Reilly of MA and the late Glen Reilly.

Also survived by 7 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Mother -in- law of Cheryl Reilly of Island Pond, VT. Sister of the late Virginia Celano and Clarence, Royal and Arnold Harvie. Shirley was born in New Haven on September 8, 1928 daughter of the late Edward C. and Elizabeth Bassett Harvie. Prior to her retirement Shirley was a clerk for the former S.N.E.T Company of New Haven.

Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service THURSDAY morning February 25, 2016 in Beaverdale Memorial Park Section N at 11:00 A.M. THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS. Memorial Contributions may be made to CT. Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT. 06405. Arrangements in care of the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80) East Haven.