AUBURN – Shirley Mae Morency, 77, of 183 Broad St., Auburn, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday, Jan. 8, with family by her side after a truly courageous battle with cancer and other serious health problems.

She was born June 4, 1930, the daughter of Harriet and George Shedd and was educated with honors through the Auburn school system. She married her Valentine love, Raymond Morency on Feb. 14, 1947.

She was a waitress for about 40 years in local restaurants including Auburn Lunch, Mr. Vic’s and Jimmy’s Diner. She loved life, her family, her Lord, and her many friends. She also loved living, where she could see grass and trees and she loved going to the ocean, which she did several times with her cousin and best friend Naomi.

She enjoyed talking on the phone with her sister Jeane, who lives in Florida, and visits from her son Don. She enjoyed shopping, especially when buying for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was especially grateful to her sister Vi for caring for her for years due to her illness.

She was a very proud woman, as many called her “miracle woman” due to her health. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a true, blue friend. She will be truly missed by her family and friends.

She leaves a son, Donald Morency and his wife, Anita, of Auburn; two granddaughters, Shara Morrison and husband, Brian, of New Hampshire, and Shannon Morency of Greene; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Emily; two sisters, Jeane Ann Nickerson and husband, Leslie, of Florida, and Viola “Vi” Hurd of Auburn; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; her parents, George and Harriet; two nephews, Richard and Ralph Nickerson; a brother-in-law, Ralph Hurd; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, especially nurse Lois and her “fill-ins” and the home care giver Michelle and her “fill-ins.” Thank you so much for caring for Shirley.