Shirley M. Norrie, 85, of Old Saybrook, beloved wife of William D. Norrie, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. Shirley was born in New Britain, CT on July 27, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Arthur A. and Anna M. Bartusiewicz Masthay.
Shirley earned her B.S. in elementary education from The Teachers College of Connecticut in 1955. She then earned her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Hartford. For 42 years she was an elementary school teacher at John Barry School, Nathan Hale School, and more notably Israel Putnam School, all of Meriden. Shirley was an extraordinary teacher and she remained in contact with many of her students throughout her life. Shirley enjoyed writing letters and notes using snail mail.
Besides her husband Bill of 60 years, Shirley is survived by her daughter Nancy Murphy, her husband Robert and granddaughter Colleen Murphy, all of Old Saybrook. Brother Carl Masthay of St. Louis, sister in law Donna Masthay and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Arthur and Edward Masthay and Dorothy Bishop.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to CCSU Foundation, School of Education and Professional Studies Scholarships P.O. Box 612 New Britain, CT 06050. Online gifts can be made at www.ccsu.edu/giving, where a memorial donation can be made to the fund of the donor’s choice. Services are private in under the direction of the Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT. For online condolences, please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com
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