Shirley Lane

Shirley (Puffer) Lane, age 86, a longtime resident of Deep River, passed away on Nov. 10, 2025, at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown.

Shirley was born in Haddam, Aug. 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Florence (Holmes) Puffer and raised in Chester.

She graduated from VRHS in 1957.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Janet Puffer Mosher of Westbrook; her niece, Lori (Puffer) Lawrie; and her husband Jeff of Chester, and their children, Josh (Aleks), Hannah (Matt), and Noah (Megan); along with her great-grand nieces, Annabelle and Naomi, whom she adored. She also leaves her nephew, Bill Puffer and his wife Ruth of Deep River.

Shirley’s adopted family is Joann Hourigan and Alberta Fazzino, along with their families. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Lane; and brothers, Robert W. Puffer and David F. Puffer.

A Celebration of Life for Shirley will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Kirtland Commons in Deep River. Guests are asked to wear purple in Shirley’s honor if able to.

We are grateful for those incredible caregivers that allowed Shirley to remain in her home as long as possible. We also are grateful for the wonderful care she received at Ocean Meadows.

Donations in Shirley’s memory can be made to the Kirtland Commons Support Services Fund; checks payable to: DRHA - Senior Support Services,
60 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417.

Published on Zip06.com, Nov 18, 2025