Shirley Ann Danson, 82, of Derry, NH passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019, after a brief illness. Shirley was born July 14, 1937 in Leamington Spa, Warrickshire, England and was a daughter of the late Frank B. and Phyllis M. (Cottrell) Wood. She was raised and educated in England and relocated to the U.S. in 1968. She lived in Arlington, MA for 6 years prior to settling in Derry in 1974.
Shirley worked for many years as an assembler in various manufacturing companies. She was an avid knitter and loved auto racing. For her 70th birthday, after her children arranged a ride for her in a NASCAR race car, her only complaint was the driver didn’t go fast enough! Shirley was very proud to receive her U.S. Citizenship in 1978.
Members of the family include her husband of 62 years, Thomas Danson, three children and their spouses, Russell (Jane), Neil (Linda), and Sarah (James); grandchildren, Patricia, Brandon, Kimberly, and Rochelle; many great grandchildren; a sister, Eileen and a brother Geoff, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in England.
A Celebration of her life is being planned by the family for a later date.