Shirley A. White
Date of Passing:
White, Shirley A. (Bickford), 84, formerly of Sagamore Road, Seekonk, died peacefully on November 10, 2023 at the Grace Barker Nursing Home, Warren. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald E. White.
Born in Marlborough, MA, a daughter of the late Carl and Doris (Proctor) Bickford, she lived in Seekonk for 37 years.
Mrs. White was an Administrative Secretary for many years before leaving to raise her children.
Shirley was a communicant of Our Lady Mount Carmel Church, Seekonk, MA where she attended Adoration for 17 years.
She enjoyed walking, baking, decorating, shopping, spending time with her loving family and was very active with family holiday celebrations.
Mrs. White was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. White Jr. and his wife Ruth of Pawtucket and Steven C. White and his wife Krystina of Seekonk; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Jean Bickford.
Her Funeral will be held on Friday November 17, 2023, from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Seekonk Cemetery.
Calling Hours are Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
Today just found Shirley of your passing. Tried to have contact with your son without any contact from family.for pass 6 years.Friends of your sister Jean for many years. Jean was co-worker and travel buddies 20 years.Miss the long phone calls. Sally Joan Aprll and Marcia
Shirley, you were so loved by so many and I’m included in that. You and Ron were such good friends too me and so many times helped me in ways no one will ever know. We met at Adoration in 2015 and never looked back. Ron shared so much of himself as did you. I especially enjoyed giving out his Rosary beads to so many in nursing homes and praying rosaries with them on those very beads. I stopped going after Ron Passed because the reminder of where the beads came from was much to painful for me, but I still had you to talk to about him and his commitment to God and the Blessed Mother. Now you too are gone. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to bring you to Adoration this past spring and was looking forward to doing it again but that was not meant to be. I love you both like a mom and dad and I will always pray for the both of you so long as I can breath. There is now a greater hole in my heart that was started first by Ron’s passing. Being able to make your flowers for him was truly a blessing for me. I’m so sorry I just found out about your passing. I really wish I got to say goodbye. With a very heavy heart I know that you and Ron will spend your eternity together and one day we’ll be able to once again share and Latigo and pray together.
May the perpetual light always shine upon you both, and may all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen!
Blessings,
Carolyn Heim
shirley was the sweetest person and she will truely be missed.rest in peace and god bless you
So sorry to hear about your Mom.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sending you all our love and more during this difficult time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy the White family to Ron, Ruthie Joe and Grandchildren Kristina and Joey. Shirley was such a sweet lady to everyone and always had that wonderful smile.
Shirley you were a mother to me when I lost mine, I will always remember our long talks on the phone and the extra special holidays with the family. I will miss you dearly.
Shirley you will truly be miss.you we’re always so sweet and nice to everyone may you now rest in peace.god bless you .you will truly be missed
Our sincere condolences to you (Steve) and the family. May she rest in peace 🦋 in eternal life.
Steve and Family. The loss of loving parents is by far the toughest thing to go through. I am with you. Be strong!
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
With Love
Ian and Beckie
Steve, I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. May you stay strong in this difficult time