Shirley P. Green

RANDOLPH- Shirley Poulin Green, 85, of Randolph, died peacefully Sunday night, July 15, 2007 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 1, 1921 in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of Anton P. and Corinne (Dube) Ekberg. She was raised in Worcester and received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Trinity College. She served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.

She married Roger Poulin in Worcester September 20, 1947. They moved to Randolph in 1966 from Alfred Station, N.Y. He died in 1979.

She was the business administrator for Randolph Area Vocational Center for 12 years, retiring in 1985. She was a dedicated volunteer at Chandler Music Hall for many years. She assisted with Red Cross blood drives, as a Brownie leader, and at the polls on election day. She was an avid Red Sox fan and member of Saints Donatian & Rogatian Catholic Church. She remained active in community affairs despite her illness in later years. She enjoyed traveling the world and monitoring current events.

Survivors include her husband, Robert W. Green of Randolph, whom she married in 1998; sons, John Poulin of Miami, Fla. and Paul Poulin of Concord, Mass.; daughters, Lydia Davies of Allentown, Penna., Margaret Lishnoff of Warwick, N.Y., Dorothy Birchmore of W. Hartford, and Dr. Denise Poulin of Bennington; stepsons, Robert F. Green of Burlington, and James S. Green of W. Braintree; stepdaughters, Judith Voghell of Hartland Four Corners, and Susan Green of Randolph; sisters, Beverly Yacuzzi of Worcester, Mass. and Carol DeMarais of Springfield, N.H.; brothers, Richard Ekberg and Raymond Ekberg, both of Worcester, Mass.; 20 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Rita Nystrom and Marie Giard; and a brother, William Ekberg.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday morning, July 19 at Sts. Donatian and Rogatian Catholic Church in Randolph, with Rev. John Milanese, officiating. Irma Hartigan was the organist. Altar attendants were Johanna, John and Paul Mahaffey. A delegation was present from the Knights of Columbus and Randolph American Legion. The eulogy was given by Dorothy Birchmore, and readings were given by Suzanne and Kyra Davies.

Burial with military honors followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. The American flag was folded and presented to Shirley's husband, Robert. Pallbearers were Paul Birchmore, Henry Lishnoff, Roger Lishnoff, John Poulin, Jim Green, and Jeff Green. A reception followed at the church. Calling hours were held Wednesday evening at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 428, Randolph, Vt. 05060; or to Chandler Center for the Arts, 71- 73 Main St., Randolph, Vt. 05060. Online condolences may be left at www.dayfunerals.com.