Shirley DePaul

Shirley Rose (Osborne) DePaul joined her lord and savior on August 6th, 2025, passing away peacefully at home.

Shirley was born in St. George, VT. The second daughter of Flora Elizabeth (Lashua) and Howard Osborne. She spent most of her younger years in Williston, VT, a place that was still special for her.

At 18 Shirley met the love of her life Michael DePaul Sr; the son of Dominic DePaul and Katherine Vartuli. They met while working at the American Woolen Mills in Winooski. Shirley converted to the Catholic religion, and they were married on May 25th, 1946, in the St. Stevens Church. Monsieur John B. McGarry performing the service.

Shirley and Michael lived on Hickok Street in Winooski for the next 18 years. Moving to Essex Center with their two sons Michael & Jeffery in June of 1964.

Shirley spent 51 wonderful years together with Michael. During that time, she worked for American Woolen Mills, Kresge’s Five and Dime. She also waited tables at The Lotus and spent 20 plus years at the Lincoln Inn. Shirley ended her working career retiring from IBM in 1990.

After retiring Shirley and Mike spent their time traveling. Enjoying Bermuda, Bahamas, Hawaii and several cruises. Traveling was sadly cut short when Mike became ill. Shirley became his loving full-time caregiver until his passing. Her love for him remained until her passing. Shirley will be laid to rest next to him in Williston’s East Cemetery.

She was blessed with a long life, great family and many wonderful friends. Shirley thanks every one of them for all the great memories she took with her.

Special thanks to Susan Goulette and John Drinkwine for all the rides and dinners that were shared. Marie Miller and Kathi Dastalto for their weekly visits the conversations and treats. Her spiritual support Joan and Lisa, and her social worker Julie.

Shirley and her family would also like to extend thanks to her compassionate and dedicated Hospice team. Her nursing support Beth, Courtney, Gale, and especially Hailey and to anyone who may have been left out.

She is survived by her remaining son Michael and his partner Sharon Simmons. Jeff’s wife Wanda Bushey, and Ex-Wife Susan Goulette. Her grandchildren Melissa DePaul Pelkey and husband Marc, Tuffer DePaul and wife Jackie, Bradley DePaul and wife Misty. Shirley also leaves behind her three great grandchildren Brandon DePaul, Sierra DePaul, and Kristen Depaul, her sister Janice Bartlett, brother Howard (Ozzie) Osborne and his wife Ann, sister-in-law Marie Miller and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, husband Mike, son Jeffery, sisters Margiore Wernert, Lorettea Devereaux, and Barb Dudley. Her daughter in law Sandra (Candy) DePaul, brothers-in-law’s Ernie Dudley, David Bartlett and Ernie Miller, John DePaul and his wife Bernice.

In keeping with Shirley’s wishes there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at the East Cemetery in Williston, VT on August 15th, 2025 at 11:00AM.