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Shirley Harrison Batty, 93, of Northford, beloved wife of the late Joseph Batty, passed away on Aug. 15 at home with her family by her side. Shirley was born at home in North Branford on Dec. 26, 1923, to the late Nathan and Bessie (Lewis) Harrison.

She was a longtime resident of Northford, where she made her home and raised her family with her husband Joseph. Shirley served our country in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII, and was honorably discharged as a US veteran. After marrying in 1948, she became a full-time homemaker, but always made time for outside community work and volunteering. Shirley was a part-time teacher at a local nursery school for many years, and she served as the district leader for the 1970 US Census. In her later years, she was a volunteer for her local hospice facility and was recognized for spending more than 500 hours assisting patients as well as their families. She was a member of the North Branford Senior Center and will be missed by her many friends for her keen ability to play pinochle.

Shirley is survived by her four children, daughter Joan Rice, daughter Carol Cove and her husband James, daughter Cindy Prodoti, and her son David Batty, Sr., and his wife Marta. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who affectionately called her “Gigi.” Shirley was predeceased by her brother Albert Harrison and her grandson David Batty, Jr.

At Shirley’s request services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To leave an online condolence or tribute for the family, please visit www.KeenanFuneralHome.com.