Selema Rosella Shorette (1911

Date : 15 Jan 1998
Location : St. Joseph's Cemetery, Old Town, ME

SELEMA 'SALLY' GREENAN
OLD TOWN

Selema "Sally" Greenan, 87, wife of the late George "Bill" Greenan, died Jan. 12, 1998, at an Orono health-care facility. She was born in Old Town, Jan. 1, 1911, the daughter of Felix and Sadie (Bosse) Shorette. She was employed at the University of Maine, Orono, for several years, and was a member of Holy Family Parish, Old Town. Sally was also a member of the Old Town Senior Citizens, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and a 50-year member of the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by two sisters, Yvonne Currier of Old Town, Cecile Justine of Pittsfield; special nieces and nephews, Robert and Joan Nicholson, Eldon and Jean Campbell; many other nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her dear friend, Agnes Bishop. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, O'Neil, Levi, and Walter Shorette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Parish, Old Town. Spring interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. At her request, there will be no public visiting hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Family Parish Building Fund, 262 South Main St., Old Town 04468. Arrangements by Birmingham Funeral Home, 287 S. Main St., Old Town.

Bangor Daily News - Jan 14, 1998

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Source - Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922

Selema Shorette - line 13

Source - Year: 1920; Census Place: Oldtown Ward 1, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_646; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 119

Selema Shorette - line 76

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Old Town, Penobscot, Maine; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 2340573

Selema Shorette - line 40

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Old Town, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01488; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 10-105

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Source - Year: 1950; Census Place: Old Town, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 2379; Sheet Number: 23; Enumeration District: 10-134

SELEMA 'SALLY' GREENAN
OLD TOWN

Selema "Sally" Greenan, 87, wife of the late George "Bill" Greenan, died Jan. 12, 1998, at an Orono health-care facility. She was born in Old Town, Jan. 1, 1911, the daughter of Felix and Sadie (Bosse) Shorette. She was employed at the University of Maine, Orono, for several years, and was a member of Holy Family Parish, Old Town. Sally was also a member of the Old Town Senior Citizens, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and a 50-year member of the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by two sisters, Yvonne Currier of Old Town, Cecile Justine of Pittsfield; special nieces and nephews, Robert and Joan Nicholson, Eldon and Jean Campbell; many other nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her dear friend, Agnes Bishop. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, O'Neil, Levi, and Walter Shorette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Parish, Old Town. Spring interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. At her request, there will be no public visiting hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Family Parish Building Fund, 262 South Main St., Old Town 04468. Arrangements by Birmingham Funeral Home, 287 S. Main St., Old Town.

Source - Bangor Daily News - Jan 14, 1998

Research notes for Sally

Married Woodford Edward Dunphy (19 Feb 1911 - 06 Oct 1958) on 30 Nov 1933. They are both on the 1940 census, but both living with own parents on 1950 (still listed as married). I'm assuming divorced as Sally remarried before Woodford's death. No known children.

Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996 - (Wedding article in The Bangor Daily News - 31 Oct 1933 - Page 11)
Name Selema R Shorette
Gender Female
Residence Oldtown, ME
Spouse's Name Woodford E Dunphy
Spouse's Gender Male
Spouse's Residence Oldtown, ME
Marriage Date 30 Oct 1933
Marriage Place Maine, USA

Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996
Name Selema R Shorette
Gender Female
Spouse's Name George J Greenan
Spouse's Gender Male
Marriage Date 23 Feb 1957
Marriage Place Maine, USA
Certificate 588

Jan 01 1911 Birth		Birth of Selema Shorette
Jan 1920 Age 8		Lived in Oldtown Ward 1, Penobscot, Maine (Census)
Apr 1930 Age 19		Lived in Old Town, Penobscot, Maine (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 29		Lived in Old Town, Penobscot, Maine (Census)
1950 Age 38		Lived in Old Town, Penobscot, Maine (Census)
Feb 23 1957 Age 46		Married to George Greenan
Jan 11 1980 Age 69		Death of spouse, George Greenan
Jan 12 1998 Age 87		Death of Selema Shorette