CLARKSBURG, Mass. —  Shirley Alma (Martin) Therrien, 89 of Clarksburg, MA. died Thursday April 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in North Adams, MA. on January 11, 1937 a daughter of Francis and Alma (LaBonte) Martin. Shirley attended schools in North Adams, she was employed at Berkshire Fine Spinning, General Cable Co. and last at the Steinerfilm Co.

Shirley was very active member for the Town of Clarksburg, she served on the Clarksburg Council on Aging and was a member of the board of the Clarksburg Senior Center for many years. She loved spending time with her family and friends and creating crafts.

Her husband Edward Albert Therrien whom she married January 28, 1956 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in North Adams, MA. died February 6, 2008.

Survivors include her children Tina Reid (James) of Leominster, MA. Edward Therrien Jr. (Cathy) of North Adams, Michael Therrien (Susan) of North Adams, Jeffrey Therrien (Jill) of North Adams, daughter-in-law Tracy Therrien, grandchildren Samantha Reid (Andrew), Travis Reid, Brian Therrien (Shelby), Chad Therrien (Jon), Stephanie Therrien, Katelyn Therrien, Kelly Therrien, Ethan Therrien, Jordyn Therrien and great-granddaughter Daphne Therrien. She also leaves sisters Sandra Dooley, Susan Washburn, Deborah Beaudoin, Brenda Moore, brothers Robert Martin, Thomas Martin, James Martin, Francis Martin, Richard Martin and Raymond Martin. Shirley was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Patricia Therrien, brothers Eugene and John Martin, sisters Rosaline Haley, Mary Bushee, Nancy Luscier, Judith Whitney and Karen Wentz. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Care in the Berkshires for the wonderful care and compassion they provided to their mother and grandmother, especially nurse Debbie.

Private Graveside Services will take place in the family plot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA. Memorial donations are suggested for Pop Cares, P.O. Box 482, Williamstown, MA. 01267 or to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South Street, Pittsfield, MA. 01201. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com