Shirley C. (Clapp) Laine, 76, of Wareham passed away Dec. 29 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Irene (Fournier) Clapp and the widow of the late Allan T. Laine.

She was born in Fairhaven and lived in Rochester. She graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School in 1954 and went on to a 38-year career with the telephone company; initially with AT&T and later with NYNEX.  She held various supervisory positions and received numerous awards. She found her career to be fulfilling and rewarding.

She loved and was loved by her family. She loved the various cats the family had over the years. She had many friends with whom she enjoyed socializing on a regular basis. She enjoyed her home and was dedicated to its upkeep. Favorite activities of hers included reading, following current events, shopping, restaurants, and yard sales.

Survivors include her son, Michael A. Laine of Wareham; her brother, Raymond W. Clapp and his wife Alice D. Clapp of Rochester; her sister-in-law, Barbara A. Lee and her husband William Lee, Jr. of Trumbull, CT. She is also survived by nephews Tracy W. Lee, Eric T. Lee, James E. Clapp, and William D. Clapp.

Her funeral service will be private. For online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.