Shirley Thompson, Beloved Citizen, Dies

Shirley Thompson, well loved local citizen, passed Friday, according to the January 31, 2014 Durham Friday Update.  Shirley served on the ORCSD school board, including as chair, in the mid-2000s.   But that was just one of a long list of elected and volunteer service to which Shirley Thompson selflessly dedicated her life.  I'm sure I speak for many when I thank Shirley for all the great things she's done for the town and the district, and for her wonderful example of how to live.

At the school board meeting on December 18, 2013 Shirley announced  that she and her daughter have given a "sizable check" to the Track Fund.  I was lucky to be there, but you can watch it here:

Here are some links:

Shirley's Track Fund Donation

December 18, Shirley Thompson gives a sizable check to the track fund.  (same video as above) 1:34-4:08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NpMZ6i-qtI&t=1m34s

January 8.  Kenny thanks Shirley Thompson 7:07-8:01 http://youtu.be/jdHFBXOgjHs?t=7m07s

January 15 Todd & Board thank Shirley and offically accept the gift.  31:07-33:00  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-5CH1cYY3w&t=31m7s


Shirley Around Town 

Shirley Thompson Grand Marshall of the Durham Fire Department Parade, July 2011 http://fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110724/GJNEWS_01/707249881

Shirley Thompson  Assistant Moderator, Election Day March 2012.   http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120314/GJNEWS_01/703149903/-1/FOSNEWS By the way, I think Ruth Sample deserves a lot of credit for the increased turnout on March 13, 2012.

Shirley Thompson, Oyster River School Board wins New Hampshire School Board of the Year, 2006.   Serves with Joann Portolupi, chair and a bearded David Taylor.  http://www.nhsba.org/about_awards_edies2006.asp

Durham will post funeral arrangements on Friday Update soon.